South Shore Guide 2019

VISITOR & ACTIVITY GUIDE 2019-20

South Shore NOVA SCOTIA’S

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Liverpool, Nova Scotia

3 Days of FUN for the Whole Family!

• LIVE Entertainment • Colonial Market • Parade • Fishing Derby • Encampment/Reenactments • Duck Race • Artisans Market • Parade of Boats • Rum Run • Kid’s Fair - Bouncy/Arcade Features • Multicultural Day • Pirates • Much More!

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See the Best of the South Shore from the Best possible angles.

The Best vantage point to begin exploring the South Shore is from the comfort and modern convenience of Best Western Plus Bridgewater and Liverpool.

Fill up on our hot breakfast before heading out to paddle, bike, golf, whale watch, wine taste, or hike at Keji Seaside. You could poke around local galleries, explore UNESCO sites, or stretch out on one of our many pristine beaches. Be sure and eat your fill of fresh, local seafood before heading back to our spacious rooms.

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CONTENTS

Welcome...............................................................7 General Information Chart your course................................................. 9 Iconic South Shore landmarks............ 10–11 Spring................................................................. 12–13 Summer............................................................. 14–15 Fall........................................................................ 16–17 Winter................................................................18–19 Lobster crawl................................................. 20–21 Lighthouse Route road trip.................. 22–23

Map......................Centre foldout map Bridgewater to Liverpool........................41–45 Bridgewater............................................................42 Lunenburg Region.............................................43 LeHave and Petite Rivière............................44 Liverpool and area.............................................45 Port Joli to Wood’s Harbour ...............46–53 Lockport...................................................................47 Shelburne and area...................................48–49 Barrington and area.................................. 50–51

Eat & drink......................................................26–28

Traveler’s Index

Cheers to our Good Cheer Trail...............29

Beaches and Provincial Parks............. 52–55

Eight signature experiences................30–32

Golf courses...........................................................56

Regions Peggy’s Cove.................................................32–33 St. Margaret’s Bay to Lunenburg......34–39 St. Margaret’s Bay and area..........................35 Hubbards/Aspotagan..................................... 36 Chester & area......................................................37 New Ross/Western Shore.............................38 Mahone Bay.......................................................... 39 Lunenburg............................................................. 40

Marinas.....................................................................57 Kayaking and tours...................................58–59 Trails..................................................................60–61 U-picks and farmers’ markets.............62–63 Festivals and events..................................64–69 Accommodations....................................... 70–78 All photos courtesy of Tourism Nova Scotia unless otherwise indicated.

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WELCOME The vibe of Nova Scotia’s South Shore is undeniably contagious. You will be kissed by the sun, immersed in the ocean, tickled by the wind, nourished by our seafood, and energized by the smiles of each passerby. Home to the “Lobster Capital of Canada” and rated one of the top coastal destinations by National Geographic Traveler you will discover a coastline rich in sandy beaches, working fishing ports, World Heritage Sites, and historic lighthouses.

Whether you are arriving on the ferry in Yarmouth, or exploring via Halifax, you will have the opportunity to get off the beaten track by following the scenic Lighthouse Route to discover the best of Nova Scotia. We are pleased to offer you this comprehensive visitor guide to help you make the most of your time along our shore.

Welcome to our region. Explore, sip, savour, and stay a while. Our region boasts four distinct seasons offering unique experiences and outdoor adventures. Our weather is moderate. Daily temperatures fluctuate according to proximity to the ocean. We hope you will experience your best adventures and make lasting memories on Nova Scotia’s South Shore. Our tourism website, novascotia.com/southshore, is packed with attractions, festivals and events, outdoor adventures, getaways, and places to eat and drink.

We’d love to hear from you!

Join the chatter by checking out our social media pages. Stay up to date and browse through videos and photos and be sure to use #novascotiasouthshore and #lobstercrawl to share your experiences.

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GENERAL INFORMATION

White Point Beach Resort

South Shore Tourism

Tourism Nova Scotia (TNS)

If you have feedback about this guide or your experiences in our region, contact southshoretourism@gmail.com.

902-798-6700 explore@novascotia.ca

Visitor Information Centres

Lunenburg 11 Blockhouse Hill Road 902-634-8100

Municipality of Chester Multiple Tourism Ambassadors locations. tourismchester.ca Barrington 2517 Highway 3 902-637-2625 Town of Bridgewater & District of Lunenburg 125 Cornwall Road 902-530-4677 Caledonia 9874 Highway 8 902-682-2470 Clark’s Harbour 2634 Highway 330 902-745-258 Halifax Waterfront Halifax 902-424-4248 Liverpool 32 Henry Hensey Drive 902-354-5421 Lockeport 157 Locke Street 902-656-3123 8 • novascotia.com/southshore

Mahone Bay 165 Edgewater Street 902-624-6151 Peggy’s Cove 109 Peggy’s Point Road 902-823-2253 Shelburne 43 Dock Street 902-875-4547 Most Visitor Information Centres are open from mid-May to mid-October (subject to change).

For more information call the above numbers or 1-800-565-0000 or visit novascotia.com.

Nova Scotia Webcams Peek through our window on Nova Scotia Webcams. Visit novascotiawebcams.com seven-days-a-week, 24-hours-a-day all year long to see locations all along the South Shore including: Cape Sable Island, Chester Ferry, Chester Golf Club, Chester Harbour, Chester Yacht Club, Liverpool, Lunenburg Harbour, Peggy’s Cove Lighthouse, Peggy’s Cove Village, Shelburne Harbour, Tancook Island Wharf, White Point Beach, and White Point Golf Course.

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CHART YOUR COURSE Approximate touring distances along scenic route (map) Halifax to Liverpool ........................................................................................ 148 km.............................1 hr 50 mins Halifax to New Ross..........................................................................................90 km.............................1 hr Halifax to Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site......................................................................................167 km.............................2 hrs 15 mins Halifax to Peggy’s Cove...................................................................................45 km.............................45 mins Peggy’s Cove to Chester...............................................................................100 km.............................1 hr Chester to Mahone Bay ...................................................................................25 km.............................25 mins Peggy’s Cove to Mahone Bay.................................................................... 120 km.............................1 hr 25 mins Mahone Bay to Lunenburg..............................................................................11 km.............................10 mins Lunenburg to Liverpool...................................................................................67 km.............................1 hr 10 mins Liverpool to Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site........................................................................................70 km.............................1 hr 15 mins Liverpool to Shelburne.................................................................................... 89 km.............................45 mins Shelburne to Barrington..................................................................................34 km.............................25 mins Barrington to Clark’s Harbour.................................................................... 20 km.............................20 mins Clark’s Harbour to Shag Harbour..............................................................22 km.............................20 mins 12

Kejimkujik Scenic Drive

Shelburne

Ross-Thomson House and Store Museum

Perkins House Museum Liverpool Port Joli

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Lower Barrington Woods Shag Harbour Harbour Cape Sable I.

Clark’s Harbour

Cape Sable

Barrington Woolen Mill Museum & The Old Meeting House Museum

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Maitland Kejimkujik National Park Bridge and National Historic Site of Canada McGowan Caledonia Lake Fish Hatchery Tobeatic Wilderness Area

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Big Tancook Island

DesBrisay Lunenburg Museum Ferry 103

Port Medway

Risser’s Beach

Hubbards

Head of St. Margaret’s Bay

Chester

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UNESCO Southwest Nova Biosphere

Blandford Peggy’s

Cove Fisheries Museum William of the Atlantic E. DeGarthe Memorial

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Atlantic Ocean

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Kejimkujik National Park Seaside

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PEGGY’S COVE

The most-photographed in Canada, this iconic whiteand-red lighthouse lashed by sea spray proudly marks the entrance to the sheltered cove that’s filled with gently bobbing fishing boats. It’s a Nova Scotian image for every visitor’s photo album.

It’s postcard-perfect, even shrouded in mist.

OAK ISLAND

Nova Scotia’s world-famous sailing ambassador Bluenose II, a replica of the original schooner depicted on the Canadian dime, has drawn thousands of visitors to the Lunenburg waterfront. You can experience the iconic ship yourself with a two-hour cruise when she’s in port.

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BLUENOSE II

The Oak Island mystery refers to stories of buried treasure and unexplained objects. Explore Oak Island, where one of the world’s most famous mysteries awaits. Tours must be booked online ahead of time, as access to the island is otherwise prohibited due to the ongoing treasure hunt.

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BLACK LOYALIST HERITAGE CENTRE

ROSS FARM MUSEUM

Step back in time at Ross Farm Museum and explore 60 acres of rolling farmland to discover what life was like on a Nova Scotia family farm over 100 years ago. An authentic living heritage site, much of the farm remains the same as it was in the 1800s. The museum is open year-round so plan to climb aboard for a sleigh ride!

Enjoy the view of Birchtown Bay when you climb up the Shaw Turret, which commemorates all Black Loyalist communities.

Visit the Lindsay Gallery for a multimedia presentation of the Black Loyalist Journey from Africa to the United States, then Nova Scotia, and back to Africa. Explore the virtual copy of Carlton’s Book of Negroes and search for your ancestors.

Before you leave, create a virtual quilt square about your experience.

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CRESCENT BEACHES

The South Shore offers tons of beaches and two unique ones, both named Crescent Beach!

The one located in LaHave is a 2 km long crescent shaped beach and the only drivable beach in Nova Scotia. The other located in Lockeport is a white sand beach causeway that connects the peninsula of Lockeport to mainland Nova Scotia. This iconic landscape was featured on the Canadian 1954 series $50 bill.

KEJIMKUJIK NATIONAL PARK AND NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE The heart of our region, and the centre of the UNESCO Southwest Nova Biosphere Reserve, Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site abounds with untamed natural beauty, wildlife, and rich Mi’kmaw history. Just outside Liverpool you’ll also discover Kejimkujik National Park Seaside Adjunct with sand dunes and secluded beaches.

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South Shore Through the Seasons Explore Nova Scotia’s South Shore year-round and experience a unique way of life that’s been shaped by the sea and the spirit of our people. Venture into our quaint small towns and villages, where historic streetscapes, charming architecture, and lively waterfronts are so unchanged you’ll feel as though you’ve just entered a time warp.

SPRING Festivals South Shore Savour and Cycle Tour May 18, Mahone Bay sweetridecycling.com/south-shore-savourcycle-2019 Kick-start the spring, pairing wonderful local gastronomy with some of the best cycling routes in Nova Scotia. This cycling tour takes you between Mahone Bay, Lunenburg, and surrounding communities.

3rd Annual Tour de Keji Omnium May 25 to 26, Kejimkujik National Park and Historic Site A family-oriented weekend of competitive

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cycling, good food, camping, and activities.

Gentle terrain, quality roads, and low traffic make it friendly for newcomers and fast for experienced cyclists. roadents.ca

World Oceans Day June 8, South Shore Region oceansweek.ca

National Indigenous Peoples Day June 21

Shelburne County Lobster Festival June 6 to 9, Shelburne shelburnecountylobsterfestival.com Lobster dinners, lobster chowder, lobster burgers, and lobster Newburg take centre stage, while music, dancing, sport tournaments, craft sales, and fun runs round out the weekend’s activities.

A Great Day to Golf!

June 21 to 23, Liverpool privateerdays.ca

Aspotogan Ridge Golf & Country Club, Hubbards

Animators and re-enactments will take you back to 1780, when Liverpool’s townspeople battled with privateers from the American Revolution who infested Nova Scotia’s waters.

There will be music, food, fireworks, and fun for the whole family. Includes the Liverpool Privateer 5-mile road race, part of the Run Nova Scotia Race Series.

Bluenose Golf Club, Lunenburg Chester Golf Club, Chester Granite Springs Golf Club, Bayside

Hubbards Farmers Market, Hubbards

Indian Lake Golf Course, Hatchet Lake

Rural Roots Country Market, Ross Farm Museum

Osprey Ridge Golf Club, Pine Grove

Lunenburg Farmers Market, Lunenburg

River Hills Golf & Country Club, Clyde River

Farmers Markets

Wiles Lake Farm Market and Bakery, Wileville Privateer Farmers Market, Liverpool Indian Garden Farms, Bridgewater Blockhouse Farmers Market, Blockhouse

Sherwood Golf and Country Club, Sherwood White Point Golf Club, White Point For full listings of festivals, golf courses, and farmers’ markets see the directory starting on page 52.

Privateer Days, Liverpool

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SUMMER Cycle or hike the Rum Runners Trail along our beautiful coastline, taking you past photogenic fishing villages, sandy beaches, seaside artisan shops, and cafes. Starting in July, watch movies under the stars at the Hubbards Amphitheatre at the Hubbards Community Waterfront Park or at Shipyards Landing on the Bridgewater waterfront.

The Chester Playhouse is especially well known for its six-week Summer Theatre Festival. Experience Astor Theatre in Liverpool for world-class theatre within an inviting soft-seat year-round venue.

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Festivals

Folk Harbour Festival

Boxwood Festival and Workshops

August 8 to 11, Lunenburg folkharbour.com

July 22 to 28, Lunenburg boxwood.org Discover traditional music and dance in an historic atmosphere. Participants will enjoy a full roster of concerts, dances, sessions, and classes with leading artists in the realms of traditional folk, early music, dance, and improvisation.

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This four-day musical celebration, celebrating its 31st year, features some of Atlantic Canada’s finest folk performers alongside national and international artists. There are dance and instrument workshops, and concerts at several historical venues. Entertainment for over 150 years, including garden parties, island picnics, and bandstand concerts.

Chester Race Week 2019 August 14 to 17, Chester chesterraceweek.com The largest keelboat regatta in Canada has been presented by the Chester Yacht Club for more than 100 years. Watch or sail in the races, enjoy the entertainment and share in the summer fun at the Yacht Club.

Shelburne Founders’ Days July 20 to 22, Shelburne shelburnefoundersdays.com

peaceful lake waters and a unique cultural landscape rich with Mi’kmaw stories and traditions at Nova Scotia’s beloved Kejimkujik National Park. Whether a first-time participant or a seasoned veteran this venue is sure to inspire!

Beautiful Beaches Queensland Provincial Beach, Hubbards Bayswater Provincial Beach, Bayswater Hirtle’s Beach, Kingsburg Crescent Beach, LaHave Risser’s Provincial Beach, Petite Rivière Beach Meadows, Liverpool

Founders’ Days is an annual celebration of the rich history, heritage, culture, and people of this remarkable town. For several days each summer, the historic waterfront comes alive with fun, food, history, music, and games.

Summerville Provincial Beach, Summerville

Nova Scotia Marathon

Roseway Beach, Shelburne

July 28, Barrington barringtonmunicipality.com

The Hawk, Clark’s Harbour

A Boston Marathon qualifying race. This scenic coastal marathon takes you around beautiful Cape Sable Island, including the most southerly point of Nova Scotia, the Hawk.

Pitch a Tent!

Best Places to Camp

Harmony Bazaar Festival of Women & Song

Graves Island Provincial Park, East Chester

July 28, Lockeport harmonybazaar.com Atlantic Canada’s Only Women’s Music Festival is a weekend of activities including youth stages, workshops, industry dinners, art galas and performances.

28th Annual Hank Snow Tribute August 15 to 18, Liverpool hanksnow.com What began as a small gathering of loyal fans is now one of Nova Scotia’s largest country music weekends. Visit the Hank Snow Home Town Museum while in town.

Keji Multisport Festival September 6 to 8 kejimultisport.wordpress.com

White Point Beach, White Point Louis Head, Sable River Crescent Beach, Lockeport

Hubbards Beach Campground and Cottages, Hubbards Ovens Natural Park Family Campground, Riverport LaHave River Campground, Barss Corner Rissers Beach Provincial Park, Petite Rivière Kejimkujik National Park, Caledonia Thomas Raddall Provincial Park, Port Joli The Islands Provincial Park, Shelburne Fisherman’s Cove RV & Campground, Hunts Point Little Lake Family Campground, Oakhill Oakhill Pines Campground, Oakhill For full listings of festivals, golf courses, and farmers’ markets see the directory starting on page 52.

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FALL

Stellar Beach Feast, White Point

Fall in love with the South Shore as the hot, sunny days of summer give way to crisp autumn air and horizons decorated with crimson, gold and amber leaves as far as the eye can see. This time of year, we are known for our famous festivals, outdoor adventures and the delicious rewards of another harvest season. Grab your camera for a vibrant seaside display of handmade scarecrows in Mahone Bay or whirligigs and weathervanes in Shelburne. Our year-round moderate temperatures make our beaches a popular fall hiking destination. Provincial parks contain some highly accessible beach hikes. Pack an autumn picnic and head to a lovely family farm to pick high-bush blueberries or Thanksgiving cranberries. The U-pick at Terra Beata Cranberry Farm opens on October 6. Fill your pail with the bright crimson berries and stop by the Bog Store for some sweet dried cranberry snacks or a refreshing cran-raspberry juice.

Festivals

Queens County Fair

Whirligig & Weathervane Festival

September 18 to 22, Caledonia queenscountyfair.ca

September 16 to 17, Shelburne whirlgigfestival.com Anyone can build one! Shelburne’s Historic Waterfront comes alive with colourful whirligig, learn the history and make your own.

Expect temperatures to range from 0°–20°C (30°–70°F).

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To this day it remains a genuine Agricultural Fair held after fall harvest since the first Ex in 1886.

Scarecrow Festival September 27 to 29, Mahone Bay mahonebayscarecrowfestival.com Hundreds of handmade scarecrows are on display throughout this vibrant seaside community.

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Savour the Trail October 5, Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site pc.gc.ca/en/pn-np/ns/kejimkujik NSCC Lunenburg Culinary Arts students team up with Kejimkujik National Park to provide a delicious hike.

Lockie the Lobster Knitting Festival Becky’s Yarn and Knit Shop October 1 to 5, Lockeport Beckysknitandyarn.ca

Shag Harbour UFO Festival October 4 to 6, Shag Harbour

Shelburne County Giant Pumpkin Festival October 5, Shelburne Historic Waterfront

Spirited Away with Nova Scotia Craft Spirits Festival

Halifax and Southwestern Railway Museum, Lunenburg Region Mahone Bay Museum 578 Main Street, Mahone Bay 902-624-6263 mahonebaymuseum.com Open late May to early October. Visit the museum in the heart of beautiful downtown Mahone Bay. Admission is free and donations are welcome. Learn about Mahone Bay’s community heritage through exhibits, interactive children’s activities, and make new discoveries with the reference library in the public research room.

DesBrisay Museum, Bridgewater Hooked Rug Museum of North America and Fibre Art Market, Hubbards/ Queensland

October 12 to 13, Lunenburg nsspiritsfestival.com

The Barrington Museum Complex, Barrington

Hiking Adventures

Queens County Museum and Perkins House, Liverpool

Rum Runners Trail, Lunenburg to Halifax Castle Rock, East River

Sipuke’l Gallery, Liverpool

Miller Point Peace Park, Dayspring

Hank Snow Home Town Museum, Liverpool

Kejimkujik Seaside National Park, Port Joli

Black Loyalist Heritage Museum, Shelburne

Lockeport Board Walk Trail, Lockeport

Shelburne’s Museums by the Sea, Shelburne Historic Waterfront

Sable River Foot Bridge, Sable River Hirtle’s Beach and Gaff Point, Kingsburg

An Excuse to Stay Indoors Lordly House Museum, Chester

Barrington Woolen Mill Museum, Barrington For full listings of festivals, attractions, and hiking, see the directory starting on page 52.

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WINTER This time of year, we tie a big red bow around a boatload of holiday events and festivals with our Christmas Crawl from Peggy’s Cove to Barrington. There are dozens of festivities and activities for all ages to celebrate the history and traditions of Christmas, including local arts and crafts for gifting, parades, lighting displays, and cozy retreats with food and locally-made spirits. Whether it’s Christmas on the Mersey and a celebration of light with Mi’kmaq families paddling down the Mersey River with their torches burning high into the evening sky, or Dumping Day, when fishers strike out with their traps on the first day of the lobster fishing season, a South Shore Christmas is steeped in tradition and a fun-filled retreat for the entire family.

Home for the holidays or visiting family and looking for the perfect Christmas tree?

You’ll find it here in Lunenburg County, the “Balsam Fir Christmas Tree Capital of the World.” See christmastreeproducers.com.

The coast is a paradise for birders in late February and March, when tens of thousands of brant geese gather to feed along the shores of Hawk Beach, Clark’s Harbour, and Cape Sable Island. A truly inspiring spectacle is the Brant Fly Away, when the birds take flight at sunset and depart for their roosts at sea. Visit nsbirdsociety.ca for more about birding.

Expect temperatures to range from -15°–15°C (5°–60°F)

Festivals Chester Village Christmas November 29 to December 1 tourismchester.ca

Lobster Crawl February, South Shore Region

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November 23 to December 23 109 Main St., Liverpool queenscountymuseum.com A magical Christmas Showcase, featuring both modern themed and vintage-style trees, ornaments and decor, partnered with the magical village of Dickensville, taking you through the time period of Charles Dickens and his delightful characters.

Father Christmas Festival November 30 to December 8, Mahone Bay mahonebay.com

South Shore Christmas Crawl November 16 to January 6, South Shore Region christmascrawl.ca

New Ross Christmas Festival December 6 to 8, New Ross newross.ca

It’s Lobster Season, indulge in

lobster rolls Nova Scotians have some pretty inventive ways of making lobster rolls interesting but the key ingredient is fresh lobster! The South Shore lobster season opens the last Monday in November and runs until end of May. You can visit Barrington, the “Lobster Capital of Canada,” or any of these great restaurants during lobster season for a true taste of Nova Scotia.

Fo’c’sle Tavern Lane’s Privateer Inn Quarterdeck Beachside Villas & Grill The Port Grocer

Christmas on the Mersey

The Kiwi Cafe

November 22, Liverpool

Rhubarb

Shelburne Celebrates Christmas

Grand Banker Bar & Grill

November 22 to 24, Shelburne shelburneandlockport.com

27 South Restaurant and Lounge

Christmas at the Causeway November 21 to December 14, Barrington barringtonmunicipality.com

Shop for Locally Crafted Gifts Hags on the Hill, Peggy’s Cove Amos Pewter, Mahone Bay

Oak Island Resort & Conference Centre Capt. Kat’s Lobster Shack Anchors Away Family Restaurant & Dairy Bar Blarney Stone Restaurant Peggy’s Cove Lobster

Village Emporium, Chester

Elliot’s Dining Room & Founder’s Lounge at White Point Beach Resort

Sipuke’l Gallery, Liverpool

The Gold Bean Café

The Ark, Bridgewater

Salt Shaker Deli

Charlotte Lane, Shelburne Becky’s Knit and Yarn, Lockeport

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Festival of Trees & Dickensville

CRAWL A’BOARD South Shore Lobster Crawl February 2020!

One of the most delicious annual events in Nova Scotia.

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Crawl a’board and stay awhile!

Sink your claws into Nova Scotia’s tastiest Festival – head to the South Shore in February.

Every February, Nova Scotia’s South Shore is alive with feasts, events, and excitement as people come from far and wide to celebrate our Lobster Season right in the Lobster Capital of Canada!

Sip, savour, shop, stay and enjoy more than 100 amazing lobster experiences while you sample dozens of variations of the traditional lobster roll and lobster-infused dishes at participating restaurants.

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Indulge in 18 Lobster Rolls over 18 days Attend the Nova Scotia Lobster Roll-Off Competition Embark on a Lobster Fishing Adventure Sip & Sample Lobster Craft Beer, Ciders & more Fetch yourself Lobster treasures and Locke’s Island Lobster Wool toques Discover lobster lore - the art, music, stories and traditions shaped by the lobster industry Learn to create your own nautical treasures and souvenirs Discover how the lobster industry works Enjoy a Lobster Get-away Package

A MUST DO! February 2: Groundhog Day with Lucy the Lobster.

Join us at 8AM in Barrington/Cape Sable Island to see Lucy the Lobster crawling out of the Atlantic in search of her shadow.

If you LOVE Lobster, be sure to make plans to crawl on over to www.lobstercrawl.ca. Pack your bags and check-in for the Crawl!

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Sandy Point Lighthouse, Shelburne Harbour

LIGHTHOUSE ROUTE ROAD TRIP Historic lighthouses, anchored on the South Shore’s rugged coastline, have cautioned seafarers for centuries and offer a glimpse into our rich marine heritage. Travel the aptly named Lighthouse Route, from St. Margaret’s Bay all the way southwest to Wood’s Harbour, and you’ll encounter more than 30 of these picturesque beacons, many of them restored from the original towers that are hundreds of years old. For a complete listing of all Nova Scotia lighthouses and historical details, visit nslps.com.

Lighthouses accessible to the public.

Port Medway Lighthouse (1899)

Peggy’s Cove Lighthouse (1868)

Located at the end of the wharf in Port Medway, this is a scenic spot to picnic and enjoy the view over the fishing wharf and Medway Bay.

Peggy’s Cove This iconic image of Nova Scotia is among the most-photographed lighthouses in the world.

Fort Point Light Museum (1876) LaHave River, Lunenburg County The formal garden is typical of the 17thcentury flower and herb gardens favoured in French settlements such as this one. Also located here is Fort Sainte-Marie-de-Grace which was the capital of Acadia (1632–1636) and is now a National Historic Site.

Seal Island Light Museum Barrington Climb the iron stairs as the keepers did. See the original clockwork mechanism and take in wonderful views from the only installed Fresnel lens in Nova Scotia.

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Sandy Point Lighthouse (1873) Shelburne Harbour At low tide the tapered wooden tower is accessible across a sand bar. There is a sandy beach, swimming, birding, and a community hall where snacks may be available. Many festivals and activities take place here in the summer, especially lobster dinners.

Baccaro Point Lighthouse (1850) Port LaTour Perched at the edge of the ocean overlooking Barrington Bay, this lighthouse is an important seabird-watching site and has an on-site picnic park.

Cape Sable Lighthouse (1861)

Medway Head Lighthouse (1851)

Visible from the tip of Hawk Beach on Cape Sable Island, this is the tallest light in Nova Scotia at more than 30 metres.

Port Medway Located on Long Cove Road, this spot offers a beautiful ocean view.

Coffin Island Lighthouse (1914) Liverpool Bay

Operational light. View from spectacular Beach Meadows beach.

Western Head Lighthouse (1962) Liverpool

See the light from Shore Road.

Carter Island Lighthouse (1872)

Cape Sable

Wood’s Harbour Lighthouse (1900) Wood’s Harbour Near Highway 3, located on a large ledge in the harbour. View it best from the wharf.

Kaulbach Island Lighthouse (1914) Indian Point

Cross Island Lighthouse (1830) Blue Rocks

Battery Point Breakwater Lighthouse (1937) Lunenburg

Lockeport

Cape Roseway Lighthouse (1788)

Located on one of five small harbour islands and visible from Lockeport.

McNutt’s Island, Shelburne Harbour

East Ironbound Island Lighthouse (1870)

Shelburne

East Ironbound

Shag Harbour

See the lighthouse from the New Harbour Road off Highway 329, Blandford.

Cape Negro Island (1872) Bon Portage Lighthouse (1874)

Gull Rock Lighthouse (1853) Lockeport View by telescope from the Crescent Beach Centre.

Fort Point Lighthouse (1855) Liverpool This distinctive “hunchbacked” light is one of the oldest surviving lighthouses in Nova Scotia. Become an unofficial lighthouse keeper and climb the tower to toot the handcranked foghorn. Lane’s at the Lighthouse houses a gift shop, coffee, freshly baked sweets, and ice cream. Call ahead to book your wooden-boxed picnic lighthouse lunch.

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Lighthouses enjoyed from a distance or by boat.

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EAT AND DRINK

Quarterdeck Beachside Villas & Grill

Get a true taste of Nova Scotia along the South Shore, grab a mug along the Good Cheer Trail or Savour the Lobster Trail.

Fresh local ingredients coupled with award-winning chefs makes for a vibrant foodie scene on Nova Scotia’s South Shore. Taste of Nova Scotia is a unique, province-wide industry organization whose members are committed to offering the most exceptional local culinary experiences our province has to offer. This list is just a teaser to whet your appetite. In addition to Taste of Nova Scotia members, a smorgasbord of eating establishments, craft brewers, vineyards, and growers await you.

3723 Highway 3, Barrington Passage 902-637-3728 captkatslobstershack.weebly.com

Nova Scotia), this gem is nestled in historic Shelburne. Roland and Kathleen Glauser have been providing delicious world cuisine blended with down-home hospitality to locals and tourists for 24 years. This menu features local seafood and meat dishes, inventive pastas, seasonal salads, delectable Swiss specialties, and mouth- watering desserts plus a full list of local and imported wines. An easy two-hour drive from Halifax—perfect for lunch or dinner.

Charlotte Lane Café and Gift Shop

Grand Banker Bar & Grill

13 Charlotte Lane, Shelburne 902-875-3314 / charlottelane.ca

82 Montague Street, Lunenburg 902-634-3300 / 800-360-1181 grandbanker.com

The Biscuit Eater Café & Books 16 Orchard Street, Mahone Bay 902-624-2665 / thebiscuiteater.com

Boulangerie la Vendéenne 500 Highway 325, Blockhouse 902-530-3090

Capt. Kat’s Lobster Shack

Winner of 2013 and 2010 Best Small Restaurant (Restaurant Association of Nova Scotia), 2011 Best Restaurant Outside Halifax (Chronicle Herald), and 2011 Restaurant of the Year–chef inspired casual dining (Taste of 26 • novascotia.com/southshore

Kiwi Café 19 Pleasant Street, Chester 902-275-1492 / kiwicafechester.com

Oak Island Resort and Conference Centre

27 Bristol Avenue, Liverpool 902-354-3456 / 1-800-794-3332 lanesprivateerinn.com info@lanesprivateerinn.com

902-627-2600 / 800-565-5075 oakislandresort.ca

Built in 1798, this privateer mansion has been operated by the Lane family for 57 years. Features 23 guest rooms, Taste of Nova Scotia restaurant and bakery, two-level stone patio and bookstore café. Specializing in fresh, local cuisine. Seafood, steak, fish and chips, sandwiches, and salads. Ten craft beer and cider on tap. Extensive wine list. Lane’s operates the Fort Point Lighthouse where you can enjoy popular picnic lunches. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, weekend brunch, and takeout.

Visit the website for events such as live music, lobster boils, and planked-salmon suppers on the lawn, patio parties, moonlight paddles, wine events, and more. Open year-round with reduced hours in winter. Open daily, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Lincoln Street Food 200 Lincoln Street, Lunenburg 902-640-3002 / lincolnstreetfood.com

Kate’s Sweet Indulgence

Old Fish Factory Restaurant & Ice House Bar 68 Bluenose Drive, second floor Lunenburg 902-634-3333 / 800-533-9336 oldfishfactory.com

Quarterdeck Beachside Villas & Grill 7499 Route 3, Summerville Centre 902-683-2998 / 800-565-1119 quarterdeck.ca

Rebecca’s Restaurant 249 Edgewater Street, Mahone Bay 902-531-3313 / rebeccas-restaurant.ca

Rhubarb at the Oceanstone Seaside Resort 8650 Peggy’s Cove Road, Indian Harbour 902-821-3013 / rhubarbrestaurant.ca

Rime Restaurant + Wine Bar 9 King Street, Lunenburg 902-640-3112 / rimerestaurant.ca

Rum Runner Inn & Restaurant

242B Lincoln Street, Lunenburg 902-640-3399 / sweetindulgence.ca

66 Montague Street, Lunenburg 902-634-9200 / 888-778-6786 rumrunnerinn.com

Mateus Bistro

Salt Shaker Deli

533 Main Street, Mahone Bay 902-531-3711 /mateusbistro.com

124 Montague Street, Lunenburg 902-640-3434 / saltshakerdeli.com

Memories Café and Eatery

Shore Club Lobster Suppers

28 Water Street, Liverpool 902-356-3110 (phone) 902-354-8197 (order by text)

250 Shore Club Road, Hubbards 902-857-9555 / shoreclub.ca

Licensed casual dining on the waterfront in beautiful and historic downtown Liverpool.

Choose from an extensive menu including all-day breakfast, sweet treats and coffee beverages, or delicious homemade soups, sandwiches, and more.

458 Main Street, Mahone Bay 902-531-2499

Oh My Cod! 567 Main Street, Mahone Bay 902-531-2600 / oh-my-cod.ca

The Barn Coffee and Social House

The Beach Pea Kitchen and Bar 128 Montague Street, Lunenburg 902-640-3474 / beachpeakitchen.com

The South Shore Fish Shack 108 Montague Street, Lunenburg 902-643-3232 / southshorefshshack.com

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Lane’s Privateer Inn and Lane’s at the Lighthouse

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Sou’Wester Restaurant & Gift Shop

The Fo’c’sle Pub

178 Peggy’s Point Road, Peggy’s Cove 902-823-2561 / peggys-cove.com

42 Queen Street, Chester 902-275-1408 / focslechester.com

Trellis Café

Island View Family Restaurant and Bakery

22 Highway 3, Hubbards 902-857-1188 / trelliscafe.com Every day starts with the smell of bread baking in the oven and fresh ground, organic fairtrade coffee filling up a cup. Fresh fish arrives at the back door daily, straight from the boats.

Pan-fried haddock, our famous fishcakes and seafood chowder are the house specialties.

Everything is scratch-made and baked on the premises. Enjoy full bar service on a sunny patio, free Wi-Fi, and local artwork. Every Thursday night is an open-house acoustic jam. Friday and Saturday evenings feature live musical entertainment. Just 30 minutes from Halifax.

6301 Nova Scotia Highway 3, Western Shore 902-627-2513 islandviewfamilyrestaurant.com

Peasant’s Pantry Specialty Meats & Deli 4491 Highway 12, New Ross 902-365-5964 / peasantspantry.ca

Seaside Shanty Restaurant 5315 Highway 3, Chester Basin 902-275-2246 / theseasideshanty.com

27 South Restaurant and Lounge Best Western Bridgewater, Cookville bestwesternbridgewater.com

White Gate Inn & Restaurant

LaHave Bakery

28 Pleasant Street, Chester 902-275-4400 / whitegate.ca

Route 331, LaHave 902-688-2908 / lahavebakery.com

The Rope Loft

White Point Beach Resort, Elliot’s Dining Room & Founder’s Lounge

36 Water Street, Chester 902-275-3430 / ropeloft.com

The Stretch Diner 3758 Nova Scotia Trunk 3, Chester 902-273-7506 The Shore Club

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75 White Point Beach Road White Point Beach / 902-354-2711 800-565-5068 / whitepoint.com

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CHEERS TO OUR GOOD CHEER TRAIL! Ironworks Distillery, Lunenburg

Breweries, distilleries, and wineries Tanner & Co. Brewing 50 Angus Hiltz Road, Chester 902-298-0032 / tannerbrewing.ca

Saltbox Brewing Company

FirkenStein Breweries 371 Baker Road, Bridgewater 902-523-4204

King Street Beer Company 463 King Street, Bridgewater 902-529-0081 / kingstreetbeer.ca

363 Main Street, Mahone Bay 902-624-0653 / saltboxbrewingcompany.ca

Petite Rivière Vineyards

Ironworks Distillery

902-693-3033 / petiterivierevineyards.ca

2 Kempt Street, Lunenburg 902-640-2424 / ironworksdistillery.com

info@petiterivierevineyards.ca

1300 Italy Cross Road, Crousetown

7155 Highway 12, New Ross 902-681-1545 / bulwarkcider.com

Petite Rivière Vineyards is an Old-World French style winery producing elegant, complex red wines and natural fruit ciders.

Surrounded by lavender gardens and a stone terrace with views of the vineyards and countryside, you can enjoy wine tastings, relax on the terrace, or indulge in a daily Ultimate Tour & Wine Tasting. Open year-round.

Lunenburg County Winery

Hell Bay Brewing

813 Walburne Road, Newburne 902-644-2415 / canada-wine.com

38 Legion Street, Liverpool 902-356-3556 / hellbaybrewing.com

Elmwood Winery

Boxing Rock Brewing Company

105 Craig Chandler Drive, Pine Grove 902-521-6759 / elmwoodwinery.com

78 Ohio Road, Shelburne 902-494-9233 / boxingrock.ca

Shipwright Brewing Company 82 Montague Street, Lunenburg 902-634-3300

Muwin Estates Wines / Bulwark Cider

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SEASIDE ADVENTURE & BEACHSIDE FEAST LUNENBURG DISTILLED: A CULINARY ADVENTURE

SEA-TO-TABLE LOBSTER ADVENTURE

Candlebox Kayaking Port Joli

Lunenburg Walking Tours - Lunenburg 902-521-6867 info@lunenburgwalkingtours.com

Take in the colours and characters of Old Town Lunenburg UNESCO World Heritage Site as you explore the waterfront by foot and by boat to discover distiller insights, sample awardwinning rum, and enjoy an exclusive gourmet seafood dinner from the deck of the schooner Theresa E. Connor.

902-637-7115 matt@candleboxkayaking.com

East Coast Outfitters – Lower Prospect

Hike to Kejimkujik National Park Seaside’s beautiful white sand beach for exclusive insights on this coastal estuary. Hop in your kayak for a guided tour to a lobster roll picnic. Enjoy a swim, then indulge in a seafood feast at your luxurious beachside resort.

902-852-2567 info@eastcoastoutfitters.com

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Kayak Nova Scotia’s dramatic granite coast and clear, turquoise waters to a charming fishing village for the inside scoop on lobster fishing in this sea-to-table adventure!

A chef-prepared lobster dinner, featuring local ingredients and seafood awaits you at the ocean’s edge at sunset.

SIGNATURE LAHAVE ISLANDS GLAMPING ADVENTURE Cape LaHave Adventures – LaHave Islands 902-693-2023 / info@capelahaveadventures.ca

Foodies will love this guided glamping adventure with everything provided. Island hop by kayak to colourful fishing communities and pristine coasts. Indulge in fresh seafood and local flavours prepared for you on the beach, try yoga on stand-up paddleboards, and glamp under the stars.

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LOBSTER FEAST & PEGGY’S COVE ADVENTURE

GREAT CANADIAN LOBSTER FISHING FEAST

Pleasant Paddling – Blue Rocks Oceanstone Seaside Resort – Peggy’s Cove area 866-823-2160 info@oceanstoneresort.com

Nova Scotia essentials are served up by your seaside resort host, exclusively guiding you to Peggy’s Cove authentic fishing village and lighthouse, introducing you to local seafood experts, and meeting Oceanstone’s chef to select your fresh lobster for your gourmet feast by the ocean.

902-541-9233 info@pleasantpaddling.com

Take a thrilling kayak adventure to a seal colony, snorkel hidden inlets, cycle winding coastal roads, and dine on local delicacies. Sleep under the stars in a cozy yurt on your very own private island, just off the coast of beautiful Blue Rocks fishing village near Lunenburg.

White Point Beach Resort – White Point 902-354-2711 800-565-5068 greatday@whitepoint.com

Get a taste of the world’s largest lobster fishery. Join a crew of Nova Scotia lobster fishers for a morning at sea, returning to your seaside resort with the freshest lobster and ultimate bragging rights. Meet at the beachside bonfire, as our chef prepares today’s catch for your cozy dinner party inside.

EXPERIENCES STELLAR BEACH FEAST AT WHITE POINT White Point Beach Resort – White Point 902-354-2711 / 800-565-5068 greatday@whitepoint.com

Enjoy a constellation-inspired feast on the beach with your own private chef and sommelier. Amid the glow of candles and the setting sun, indulge in a gourmet feast prepared tableside by your private chef and expertly paired with Nova Scotia wines, before exploring local legends of the night sky.

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PEGGY’S COVE Peggy’s Cove, the most photographed spot in Canada needs little description! Climb massive granite boulders to the iconic lighthouse and imagine 20,000 years ago when retreating glaciers moved across this rugged landscape as if they were pebbles.

A tiny harbour still shelters the fishing boats that have plied these rough seas for centuries. Reputedly named after the only survivor of a schooner that sank here in 1800, Peggy’s Cove and its iconic lighthouse offer one of Canada’s most extraordinary coastal seascapes. Explore the rocks with care, though, as the waves are dangerous.

Experience the essence of Nova Scotia.

Peggy’s Cove Checklist Visit the deGarthe Art Gallery Shop for a one-of-a kind souvenir made by local artisans Hike one of the area’s scenic trails Espresso on the deck at Beales’ Bailiwick Taste Dee Dee’s Ice Cream Explore the Coastal Heritage Trail

It’s a 10-minute walk through this active fishing village but we suggest taking the day to step back in time and leisurely shop, snack, sightsee and experience the tranquil atmosphere of Peggy’s Cove. The best way to see Peggy’s Cove is to walk through the village from one end to the other, to experience the contrast between quiet fishing village at sunset and the breaking waves on the rocks. The parking lot on the road into the village provides interpretive plaques. This starting point places you within walking distance of the deGarthe Fisherman’s Monument and Gallery, the St. John’s Anglican Church, the Cove area with fishing boats and wharves, and then the lighthouse and rocks.

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Become a lobster chef in 12 minutes.

If you haven’t eaten lobster in the worldfamous Peggy’s Cove, cooked the traditional way, then you haven’t really eaten lobster.

Nova Scotia lobster is world-famous. And for good reason. We have some of the most fertile lobster fishing grounds, not just in Canada, but

in the world. But many people don’t know how to cook live lobsters. At Peggy’s Cove U-Cook Lobster, cooking and handling a live lobster is part of the fun of our unique process. We offer fresh locally-caught Atlantic lobster and explain the best cooking techniques for your meal that you then can enjoy or take-out.

See peggyscovelobster.com.

Hidden Gem

Visit the William E. deGarthe Memorial Monument, a 30-metre rock face behind the renowned sculptor’s home that depicts the lives and legends of 30 local fishermen, plus their wives and children, which he chiseled from the wave-washed granite.

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St. Margaret’s Bay to Lunenburg For centuries, the lives of residents along the coast from St. Margaret’s Bay to historic Old Town Lunenburg relied on the Atlantic seascape for their livelihood. These rich, windswept waters help us recall our shipbuilding heritage, while fishermen still nourish us with the finest seafood. These vocations shaped our culture as the waves sculpted a coastal landscape that’s unmatched in rugged beauty. Explore our sandy beaches and sheltered coves. Sail or kayak among the 365 islands dotting the twin basins of St. Margaret’s Bay and Mahone Bay, where seals bask in the sun. Visit our vibrant small towns and villages, where you’ll find chic boutiques, country markets, and art galleries galore. Join in the many fun-filled festivals and events staged throughout the year. Treat yourself to some succulent seafood at one of our nationally-acclaimed restaurants, then take an after-dinner stroll through the preserved 18th-century streets of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Recommended Scenic Drive The Coastal Heritage Trail, starting in the picturesque community of Terence Bay and extending to the village of Blandford, offers visitors a scenic route from the Head of St. Margaret’s Bay around the Aspotogan Peninsula. Following the bay’s many inlets, the winding coastal road is a museum without walls. You’ll pass villages and sites that highlight some of our most significant history and culture. Follow Route 333 and you will learn of shipwrecks, lighthouses, churches, old fishing villages, and their settlers.

Hike or bike on a trail that once served as the main road across Nova Scotia. Walk or bike the rail bed once used by the Halifax South-Western Railway. See beaches and shore birds and towns full of that strong seaside spirit.

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ST. MARGARET’S BAY AND AREA

Rum Runner’s Trail, Bike and Bean

A special welcome to this scenic coastal region, world-renowned for the picturesque fishing village of Peggy’s Cove, its iconic lighthouse crowning an ancient granite promontory. Memorable experiences await you. Choose excellent hiking, superb kayaking, a first-class cycling tour, or challenging golf. Appreciate the rugged beauty of the Peggy’s Cove Preservation Area. Explore the Coastal Heritage Trail. Enjoy hospitable accommodation; savour delicious dining, fine or casual, and decadent lobster. Visit interesting museums, art galleries, artisans’ studios, gift shops, and farmers’ markets. Create happy memories that prompt you to return.

Places to Stay

Black Point Beach, Black Point

Harbourview Inn

Queensland Beach, Queensland

Peggy’s Cove Bed and Breakfast

Hubbards Beach, Hubbards

Oceanstone Seaside Resort

Bayswater Beach and Picnic Park, Bayswater

By the Bay Bed and Breakfast Larinda’s Landing Oceanfront Cottages

Eat and Drink Shaw’s Landing Sou’Wester Restaurant and Gift Shop Rhubarb Restaurant The Finer Diner White Sails Bakery Delish Fine Foods The Trellis Café Shore Club Lobster Suppers

Best Beaches White Rock Beach, Terence Bay

A Must Experience

In Terence Bay, visit the SS Atlantic Heritage Park and Interpretation Centre, a memorial site to those who perished in the shipwreck of 1873, the worst loss of life at sea prior to the sinking in 1912 of the Titanic. Visit the interpretation centre to learn the sad history of this marine tragedy, which is not widely known. Stroll the inviting boardwalk along the peaceful and picturesque shores of Terence Bay as you reflect on our maritime heritage and the power of the sea. Visit peggyscoveregion.com for area information and to access the regional map and listings for accommodations, restaurants, attractions, and services. novascotia.com/southshore • 35

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HUBBARDS/ASPOTOGAN A Must Visit

The Shore Club Lobster Suppers

Rug Hooking Museum of North America with incredible collections of hand-hooked rugs and artifacts used in the making of fibre art. Exhibits and workshops May through October.

Thorne’s Grocery & Pizza

Outdoor Fun

Places to Stay

Aspotogan Golf Course

Anchorage House & Cottages

Hubbards Recreation Centre Skate Park

Dauphinee Inn

Hubbards Sailing Club

Century House B & B

Mersey Road Paintball Field

Hubbard’s Beach Campground and Cottages

Beaches Bayswater Beach Provincial Park Fox Point Beach, Hubbard’s Beach Queensland Beach Mill Cove Beach, Mill Cove

Eat & Drink Aspotogan Ridge Clubhouse The Deck Restaurant & Convenience Hubbards Cove Coffee Samira’s Lebanese Cuisine

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Tuna Blue Bar & Grill The Trellis Café 4 Way Stop Restaurant & Pizza Old School Pizza

Rosewood On The Cove Cottages Surfside Inn Queensland Beach Cottages Fox Point Beach Hubbard’s Beach Queensland Beach

Did you know?

A monument in memory of the 229 people who lost their lives when Swissair Flight 111 crashed can be found at the Swissair Memorial Site in Bayswater.

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CHESTER & AREA A Must Visit

The seaside village of Chester with quaint streets, unique shops and galleries, tasty restaurants and historical landmarks.

Outdoor Fun Castle Rock Chester Golf Course Chester Skate Park Lordly Park Lido Pool Sherwood Golf Course

Beaches Graves Island Beach Freda’s Beach Meisner’s Beach in East River

Places to Stay Grey Gables Bed & Breakfast Mecklenburgh Inn Bed & Breakfast Sherwood Golf & Country Club Chalets The Windjammer

Eat & Drink Big Reds Chester Golf Club Restaurant

The Fo’c’sle Jamal’s Mediterranean Cuisine King Bo Chinese Restaurant The Kiwi Cafe Linens for Life Tea Room The Rope Loft Seaside Shanty The Stretch White Gate Restaurant Jamal’s Pizza Il Ferramenta

Places to Shop Going Coastal Fine Art & Furnishings 41 Queen Street, Chester 902-273-3343 Info@goingcoastalns.com goingcoastalns.com Local family-owned-and-operated customfurniture store and art gallery in Chester Village. Inspired by coastal living, buying local with 100% handmade product from Nova Scotian artists and crafters. Offering custombuilt furniture from hardwood dining tables to rustic coastal reclaimed wood cabinets.

Custom work so you can create what you really what; we listen, assist, and provide the best results. We love what we do and it shows.

Chester

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NEW ROSS/WESTERN SHORE New Ross

Western Shore

A Must Visit

The Ross Farm Museum is a living, working, farm depicting 150 years of agriculture in Nova Scotia with events year-round.

The Municipality of Chester operates 46 km of trail on the abandoned railway from Martins River to Hubbards. The route connects our communities, serves as a safe off-road passage and showcases the natural beauty of the South Shore.

Eat & Drink

Eat & Drink

Clover Farms Pizza/Subs/Sandwiches

Big Red’s

Peasant’s Pantry Specialty Meats & Deli

Gold Bean Cafe

Num Baked Goods

The Island View Family Restaurant & Bakery

Vittles Family Restaurant

Mo’s Grill & Dining Room La Vista Restaurant at Oak Island Resort

Did you know?

Nova Scotia is the Balsam Fir Christmas tree capital of the world and here in the New Ross Area of the Municipality of Chester they’ve been growing them proudly for centuries.

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Mahone Bay is a historic town founded in 1754, famous for its three churches along the shores of the bay. With a great array of shops, boutiques, and galleries to get through, one day won’t be enough. Start at one end of town and work your way through remembering to head up both arms of Main Street and along Edgewater Street or just wing it and zigzag into whatever enterprise calls to you. If you want to explore further, rental bikes are available at Sweet Ride Cycling in town. Time is precious and you’ve come to the perfect place to invigorate, relax, and renew your spirit all at once.

Places to Stay Kitch’Inn Heart’s Desire B&B Fisherman’s Daughter B&B Mahone Bay B&B

feel at home. It is a place where other likeminded brewers and beer lovers can share their appreciation of locally crafted beers, and exchange information and ideas while sampling the variety of brews on tap.

Stop by and become a local. saltboxbrewingcompany.ca

Oak Island Resort & Conference Centre

Places to Eat

Did you know?

The Barn Coffee and Social House

Amos Pewter is Canada’s only Pewter Economuseum. Their artisans began making pewter gifts and keepsakes in 1974 in a vacant boat building shop (circa 1880) that still houses the workshop. At Amos Pewter, designers and craftspeople put the spotlight on the skills and techniques that have been used by pewter makers for decades. Be sure to visit Amos Pewter for high quality gifts of pewter jewelry, home decor, tableware and ornaments. Open year-round. amospewter.com

Mateaus Bistro Rebecca’s Restaurant The Biscuit Eater Café Mug and Anchor Pub

Think social and drink local!

Once you step into the tap room at Saltbox Brewing Company you immediately

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TOWN OF LUNENBURG History, culture, and colour: this is Old Town Lunenburg, rated as one of Trip Advisor’s top 10 destinations and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Prettiest Painted Places in Canada, Port City of the Year, and Society of American Travel Writers’ awards.

Enjoy picturesque Lunenburg’s working waterfront, walking tours, seafood and local specialties, and more than 180 shops and services, fine art, golf courses, and festivals. Visit explorelunenburg.ca.

What is a Lunenburg Bump?

An excuse to stay indoors

Delicate railed walkways on the rooftops of ship captains’ homes got their name from wives pacing back and forth, scanning the horizon for sight of their husbands returning from sea. And a quirky local interpretation of a three-sided Scottish dormer, the Lunenburg Bump, can be seen over the front door of many heritage homes.

The Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic

Places to Eat Salt Shaker Deli The Grand Banker Bar & Grill The Knot Pub The Old Fish Factory Restaurant The South Shore Fish Shack

Place to Stay Atlantic Sojourn Bed and Breakfast Brigantine Inn and Suites Lunenburg Arms Rum Runner Inn

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Lunenburg Academy of Music Performance Lunenburg Seaport Knaut-Rhuland House Museum 125 Pellam Street, Lunenburg 902-634-3498 Explore Lunenburg’s settlement story and early history with costumed guides. This National Historic Site, circa 1793, is one of the best-preserved Georgian homes in Canada.

Experience what life was like for the 18th-century merchant class. Open daily June 7 to September 30. Admission by donation.

Lunenburg Heritage House Tour tinyurl.com/LHHT2019 Take a walk through time on June 8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Explore and enjoy the remarkable interiors of some of Lunenburg’s finest homes as you move through the everevolving architectural styles present in our 266-year-old UNESCO town.

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South Shore regions and attractions map

South Shore

Port Joli to Wood’s Harbour

Bridgewater to Liverpool

St. Margaret’s Bay to Lunenburg

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Roseway River Cottages

Our cottages are centrally located so that you can enjoy all of Shelburne County and the South Shore. Only 5 minutes from the Town of Shelburne The Cottages offers a relaxing, quiet woodland setting by the Roseway River.

902-875-3812

Open Year Round rosewayrivercottages.com info@rosewayrivercottages.com

five minutes from Peggy’s Cove

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6943 Hwy 3, Hunts Point Queens County, Nova Scotia Tel: (902) 683-2618

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We are famous for our Fish & Chips, fresh clams, and famous homemade bread and rolls. Panoramic views of the islands and ocean. Large number of picnic tables to enjoy the view while indulging in a large ice cream, either hard or soft, and our famous milkshakes.

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Located on Route 333 of Nova Scotia’s South Shore only 30 miles from Halifax Tel: (902) 823-2561 Fax: (902) 823-1439 www.peggys-cove.com

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Bridgewater to Liverpool Following the Lighthouse Route from Lunenburg on Route 332, inland along the LaHave River to Bridgewater and south to Liverpool, you’ll experience the very heart of the South Shore and the abiding spirit of our people.

Here in our vibrant communities, you can expect to find proud history, an industrious outlook, a promising future, and the warmest welcome you’ll get anywhere. A landscape ranging from dramatic coastal cliffs and sea caves to verdant green fields along winding rivers, offers outdoor enthusiasts’ myriad opportunities for adventure.

Museums, galleries, and theatres provide a cultural counterpoint and a diverse array of experiences.

Downtown Liverpool

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BRIDGEWATER

South Shore Exhibition

Bridgewater boasts a variety of visitor services, second in the province only to Halifax.

From shopping to accommodations, restaurants, parks and museums, hospital facilities, a public library, sporting facilities, and more, we have everything you’ll need right here in the heart of the LaHave River Valley. Annual events, including the South Shore Exhibition, Afterglow Art Festival, South Shore in Motion, Canada Day on the LaHave, and Christmas on the LaHave make it a hub for excitement all year round.

For those with canine companions, don’t miss the South Shore Vet Dog Zone, our dog park on Glen Allan Drive. And, if you have a love of boats, you’ll want to visit the waterfront Bridgewater Marina on LaHave Street.

A Day at the Fair!

Waves Seafood & Grill

Summer Sun & Country Fun at the South Shore Exhibition

Fancy Pants Cafe

July 23 to 28, Bridgewater / thebigex.com The South Shore Exhibition, in its 128th year, is the largest agricultural exhibition in Nova Scotia. It has been around since 1891 and is located on 42 acres. Farm-fresh family fun, the “Big Ex” (as locals call it) features agricultural and livestock competitions, 4-H exhibits, petting barn, live music and carnival rides and games. It all starts with a parade through Bridgewater on Tuesday at 6 p.m.

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Places to Stay Best Western Plus Hotel Comfort Inn Bridgewater Hotel Days Inn Oakhill Pines Campground 388 Oakhill Road, Bridgewater, Nova Scotia 902-543-2885 / oakhillpines.com A family campground with a new playground, clean pool, activities every weekend starting July 1, wooded and open sites, games room, and rental cabins minutes from shopping, close to beaches, Mahone Bay, Lunenburg, and Oak Island.

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LUNENBURG REGION Smell the crisp sea air and fragrant forest trail within Lunenburg Region. Touch the handcrafted imaginations of local artist. See wildlife in its natural habitat. Taste food fresh from the land and the sea. Hear the crash of waves and laughter on the shore.

Come to your senses in Lunenburg Region.

A Must Visit

Fresh Local Goodness

Blue Rocks

Wiles Lake Farm Market

Hirtle’s Beach

Indian Garden Farm

Indian Falls

Sweetwood Farm

Ovens Natural Park

Terra Beata Cranberry Farm

Tancook Island

The Maplewood Farm

A Step Back in Time

Take a Hike

Halifax and Southwest Railway Museum

Bay to Bay Trail

Fort Point LaHave Museum

Gaff Point

LaHave Island Marine Museum

LaHave River Trail

Parkdale Maplewood Museum

Miller Point Peace Park

Tancook Museum

MARC Trails

A Must Experience

Bernart Be aMAZEd: Canada’s first art maze. There’s nearly a kilometre of paths to explore with lots of concrete sculptures, murals, and mosaic created by artists from around the world.

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The beauty and charm of the Petite Rivière area makes it an inspiring spot for artists and crafters of all types, offering studios and shops for you to explore. Plan a visit to the beach. Crescent Beach is one of a kind; walk, run, or even drive across the beach. Don’t forget to check the tide schedule. Finish off your perfect afternoon by journeying back to Petite Rivière Vineyard. Take a tour, browse the shop, and then relax on the stone patio with a glass of wine, soaking in the glorious view of the vineyard.

Best Beaches

Shop for Souvenirs

Broad Cove Beach

Heart to Hand Studio

Cherry Hill Beach

LaHave Craft Co-op

Crescent Beach

Mariner Craft

Rissers Beach

Maritime Painted Saltbox

Eat & Drink

Westcote Bell Pottery

Beachside Pizza and Market LTD

Petite Rivière Vineyards

LaHave Bakery

Jan March Antiques

MacLeod’s Canteen Ploughman’s Lunch Petite Rivière General Store Petite Rivière Vineyards Riverbank General Store & Café The Port Grocer, Café & Art Space West LaHave Juice Yard

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4863 Crescent Beach, Route 331 902-688-2423 jemarch@ca.inter.net Antique dealer showing pieces that reflect the history of Lunenburg County homes. Sells small furniture, pottery, porcelain, kitchenalia, local art, antique hooked mats, and more. Side interests include Nova Scotian antique silver and pre-Victorian British porcelain. Located between LaHave Bakery and the Petite Rivière Vineyards. Cash, cheques, credit cards. Open Thursday to Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. from Victoria Day to Labour Day.

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LIVERPOOL AND AREA Past the majestic colonial houses of sea captains of old, sits historic Fort Point Lighthouse. Climb up and sound the hand-cranked foghorn. The rich history and culture are reflected in the area’s festivals, museums and performing arts venues.

Couple that with endless opportunities for hiking, biking, paddling, and swimming– or simply a perfect beach day–and see why we say: find your adventure!

Eat and Drink

Recommended Scenic Drive

Hell Bay Brewing Co.

Take the Kejimkujik Scenic Drive (Route 8) from Liverpool to Annapolis Royal in late September through early October, and you’ll be rewarded with spectacular fall foliage.

Stop mid-way through your journey and rent a canoe or hike and explore the beautiful Mersey River in Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site. The crimson maples, golden hemlocks, yellow aspens, and russet oaks, along with their reflections in lakes, rivers, and streams, will delight you.

Five Girls Baking The Port Grocer Lane’s @ Lighthouse – picnic lunches Paul’s Café Bistro Seaside Seafoods The Port Grocer, Café

Places to Stay Mersey Lodge White Point Beach Resort Quarterdeck Beachside Villas and Grill Lane’s Privateer Inn Best Western Liverpool

Hidden Gem

Stroll through dozens of sculptures at Ivan Higgins’ Concrete Creations at Cosby’s Garden Centre. Set amongst mature white pines, boulders and horticultural fun, the park and trail features Ivan’s startling sculptures, guaranteed to captivate your imagination.

Visitors find it hard to believe that this is still a hidden gem in Nova Scotia.

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Kejimkujik National Park Seaside Adjunct

Port Joli to Wood’s Harbour Stretching from Port Joli to Wood’s Harbour, you’ll find an unspoiled natural coastline and some of Canada’s richest history. Step into the 1700s at the bustling port of Shelburne and see how fishermen, shipbuilders, and traders have done business for over 250 years. Explore the 18th-century site of the largest free black settlement in North America. Escape the hurried pace of modern life and get back to nature.

Explore the edges of this wild, ragged seacoast on foot, by bicycle, or in a canoe or kayak. With white sand beaches stretching for miles and crystal-clear waters, it’s a favourite hiatus for dozens of species of migrating birds that stop to rejuvenate on their long spring and fall flights. Breathe our salt air and find your rejuvenation too.

Black Loyalist Centre in Shelburne

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LOCKEPORT Lockeport is known as the most walkable town in Nova Scotia. We suggest starting at the Visitor Information Shop near Crescent Beach and then exploring the boardwalk and trails. Embrace the heritage, harbourfront and beachside lifestyle of Lockeport, which is friendly and relaxing yet energizing.

Shop & Eat Lockeport Town Market Weekly Farmer’s Market Beech Street Studio Lockeport Pharmasave White Gull Restaurant and The Bayman

Signature Attractions Crescent Beach Locke Family Streetscape Roots Head Look-off

A Must Visit Becky’s Knit & Yarn

Home of Locke’s Island Lobster & Lockeport Greenwave 100% pure wool. Complete collections of Opal. Knitting, crocheting and fibre art supplies. A unique yarn shop that loves to “knit outside the lines.” With local custom colours of wool, weekly events, Woolen M’Ocean mobile retail unit and an enthusiastic atmosphere you won’t find anywhere else, you’ll be glad you stopped by for a yarn. beckysknitandyarn.ca

Canada Day celebrations Widow’s Walk Look-off Lockeport Sea Derby and Harmony Bazaar Festival of Women and Song

Places to Stay Seaside Cottages at Ginger Hill Ocean Mist Cottages Lockeport Cottages & Campground and Lucy’s Cottage

Did you know?

We’re home to Atlantic Canada’s Only Women’s Music Festival, the Harmony Bazaar! The first festival was a small gathering in 2005 and has grown into a weekend of activities including youth stages, workshops, industry dinners, art galas, theatre performances, and mentorships.

Harmony Bazaar continues to promote female singers and songwriters year-round with a winter music series, plus educational workshops and events.

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Shelburne

SHELBURNE & AREA Shelburne has a deep multicultural history. Originally known as Port Roseway, Shelburne was once occupied by Mi’kmaq, Acadians, Blacks, and American Loyalists.

In 1783, during the American Revolution, 3,000 Black Loyalists escaped to freedom in Shelburne, making Shelburne one of the largest cities in North America. Shelburne found its calling in the fishing and shipbuilding industry, but racial tensions forced the Black Loyalists to move to nearby Birchtown, making this land the only place with freed Blacks outside of Africa. The Shelburne area provides unique experiences that are rich in culture and adventure while providing visitors with places to relax and unwind in a surrounding of historic treasures, wilderness, and beauty.

Best Beaches

Inner Harbor Inn

Louis Head Beach

Shelburne Cafe

Roseway Beach

Charlotte’s Lane

Sandy Point Lighthouse Beach Welkum Park Johnston’s Pond

Signature Attractions Sandy Point Lighthouse Shelburne’s Historic Waterfront

Eat & Drink

Black Loyalist Heritage Museum

Anchor’s Away Family Restaurant

Osprey Arts Centre

The Beandock Moe’s Shake Shack Sophia’s Cafe Mr. Fish Ship’s Galley Pub & Eatery Rendez Vous Sports Bar & Lounge Nova Scotia Rollies & Catering

Places to Stay Wildwood Motel Mackenzie’s Motel Cottages Shelburne Harbourside Cottages Inner Harbour Inn Cooper’s Inn Sandy Lane Vacation Rentals Boulder Cove

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Roseway River Cottages and Whispering Waves Cottages

Outdoor Fun River Hills Golf & Country Club Graham’s Park Splash Pad Candlebox Kayaking Shelburne Harbour Yacht Club & Marina

The Guild Hall Summer Art Series 2019 Will take place during June, July, and August, at the Guild Hall, 13 Maiden Lane. This season, 14 artists/bands perform with weekly live music, free for everyone to enjoy. For a full schedule, visit guildhallsummerarts.weebly.com

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Shelburne’s Historic Waterfront

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BARRINGTON AND AREA The Municipality of Barrington welcomes you to the Lobster Capital of Canada! Take time to explore our beautiful coastal destination, which includes Cape Sable Island, home to the most southerly point of Nova Scotia.

Walk our many beautiful white sand beaches, explore our fishing villages and museums, experience rowing a dory first hand, take a stroll on one of our many walking trails and enjoy seafood dining at it’s best.

Best Beaches The Hawk Beach, Cape Sable Island Daniel’s Head (South Side) Beach, Cape Sable Island Stoney Island Beach, Cape Sable Island North East Point Beach, Cape Sable Island Causeway Sandhills Provincial Park, Villagedale Crow Neck Beach, Baccaro

Places to Stay Starboard Inn Chestnut Holler Guesthouse Mama’s By The Sea Bed & Breakfast Salty Shores Inn & Café

Eat & Drink Dan’s Ice Cream Shoppe JB’s Restaurant Capt. Kat’s Lobster Shack West Head Take Out

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Barrington Woolen Mill Museum

Cape Sable Island Causeway North East Point Beach

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Leave mainland Nova Scotia behind at Barrington as you cross the Cape Sable Island Causeway to arrive on Cape Sable Island. It’s home to Nova Scotia’s most southerly point, The Hawk beach. Follow Route 330 as you meander along the fishing wharf studded coastline, it’s here where the Cape Islander boat was created. Stroll the sandy beach of Daniels Head Beach and keep watch for the endangered Piping Plovers as you try to catch glimpses of Cape Sable Lighthouse: the tallest in the Maritimes.

This Recognized Important Bird Area is also a bird watchers paradise and wait until you explore the Drowned Forest.

We are home to the only government-recognized UFO sighting in Canada?

Uncover the mystery at the Shag Harbour UFO Interpretive Centre, which chronicles the sighting of a UFO reported to have crashed into the waters of Shag Harbour leaving no trace other than yellow foam. Visitors can view television documentaries, newspaper articles, other memorabilia, and an exhibit on outer space. After a tour of our centre, browse the gift shop. The UFO Gazebo and picnic site can be found about three minutes up the road from the Centre, where visitors can look out on the ocean to where people say the crash happened. shagharbourincident.com

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BEACHES AND PROVINCIAL PARKS

Cape LaHave Adventures

Whether you want to camp, picnic, hike, sunbathe, or swim, there’s a park on the South Shore to suit your fancy. Many are open year-round. For more information on parks and beaches, visit parks.gov.ns.ca.

Beaches/Parks in St. Margaret’s Bay– Lunenburg Bayswater Beach Provincial Park 404 Highway 329, Bayswater Large white-sand beach (supervised July and August) and picnic area with a view of the open ocean, Swissair Flight 111 Memorial, and Final Internment Site.

Bishop Park Highway 3, Hubbards Waterside park known for bird watching.

Features a gazebo, picnic tables, walking trails, gardens, and interpretive panels.

Card Lake Provincial Park 3895 Highway 14, Chester A small picnic park on a lake under a canopy of mature softwood trees. Small beach and boat launch.

Cleveland Beach Provincial Park 8878 St. Margaret’s Bay Road, Hubbards Sandy beach, but no lifeguards, and a picnic area. A sister beach to Queensland.

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East River Provincial Park 2177 Highway 3, East River A small picturesque picnic park on a sheltered ocean cove.

Graves Island Provincial Park 230 Graves Island Road, East Chester Off Highway 3. Picturesque area with picnic tables (some covered) scattered through open fields, small cobblestone beach, unsupervised swimming, and camping site rentals.

Hubbards Beach Provincial Park Highway 3, Hubbards A day-use park featuring a sandy beach with boat launch, just past Queensland Beach.

Jerry Lawrence Provincial Park Highway 3, Upper Tantallon A small picnic area, with an area especially developed for seniors and people with disabilities. Picnic tables, picnic shelter, fishing wharf, and trails aplenty.

Lordly Park A block of beauty in the heart of the Seaside Village of Chester. Main entrance on Union

Mushamush Beach Park Sweetland Mushamush Lake is great for canoeing, kayaking, fishing, and picnics. A shallow lake, it’s also perfect for swimming. The beach and picnic areas are wheelchair accessible.

Queensland Beach Provincial Park 9600 Highway 3, Hubbards The warm water of this small white sand beach makes it one of Nova Scotia’s most popular, perfect for summertime swimming and people watching. Supervised July 1 to August 30.

Change rooms, toilets.

Second Peninsula Provincial Park Highway 3, Second Peninsula This large scenic picnic park on the ocean has tables scattered under a stand of spruce and fir and can easily accommodate group picnics.

Access to Cobble Beach.

Anvil Park Anvil Park in Chester Basin offers a peaceful green space in the heart of the community.

With a history as the area’s blacksmith shop, an informative monument, and the quiet solitude of the brook in the background, this is a wonderful place for a relaxing break.

Village of Chester Gazebo The gazebo at Parade Square, next to the Chester Yacht Club, is a popular place for weddings and summer music concerts.

Croft Road Playground 25 Croft Road in Chester Basin Completely renovated in 2004 with new play equipment and a fenced outdoor basketball/ ground hockey court. The playground is also next to the rails to trails that run throughout the community and into other surrounding communities.

Freda’s Beach (municipally-owned) Chester Located in the heart of Chester Village, Freda’s beach is a great spot for an afternoon with the family and to watch the sailboats go by. There is a picnic table overlooking the ocean and washrooms with running water just across the street.

Meisner’s Beach in East River East River is the western launching point for the Aspotogan Peninsula. Just down the 329 you’ll find Meisner’s Beach—a wonderful spot for a stroll and to watch the sunset over Mahone Bay.

Western Shore

Begin your morning in Western Shore with a stroll through Wild Rose Park. The footpaths along the seawall give panoramic views to the islands of Mahone Bay. The park is also a great place to picnic, or to launch a kayak to venture on the water. Upon your return, cast a line off of the Municipal wharf, then in the afternoon take the kids to the playground at the Legion Park.

Boulder Cove Cottages Perfect for honeymoons!

• Queen size beds • Fireplace • Jacuzzi Tub • Open year-round • 1 Hour from Yarmouth Ferry

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Complete with playground, picnic tables, gazebo and beautiful shady trees.

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Chester Basin Green Gym Park

Hirtle’s Beach

Chester Basin Green Gym Park is located across from the playground and includes five different stations of exercise equipment.

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Legacy Park Legacy Park is located next to the Chester Basin Legion and was unveiled in 2014 to commemorate the 250th anniversary of Chester Basin. The park represents the gold mining, tree farming, and other heritage industries of the area.

Beaches/Parks in Bridgewater-Liverpool

Known for its three kilometres of sand, smooth pebbles, and clear water. It provides the only access to Gaff Point, which offers spectacular hikes in the woods through a protected wilderness park.

Ninevah Provincial Park North Brookfield Just east of the junction of routes 325 and 208, you’ll find a small picnic park under a stand of oak and maple on a small brook.

Pine Grove Park 44 Highway 8, Milton

Bush Island Provincial Park

This 21-hectare community park features graveled walking/jogging trails, a picnic park overlooking the river, and a beautiful path planted with rhododendrons, azaleas, and magnolias by Captain Dick Steele, a member of the Order of Canada for his plant breeding work. There is a small beach to pull up a canoe or kayak for a picnic. Year-round park.

Off Highway 331, Petite Rivière

Port Medway Lighthouse Park

A small boat launch on the Atlantic Ocean.

1687 Port Medway Road, Port Medway

Cameron’s Brook Provincial Park

Interpretive and picnic park with boardwalks and picnic shelter, a scenic look-off over Medway Bay, and a restored lighthouse (circa 1899).

Beach Meadows Municipal Beach Off Route 3, east of Liverpool Wooded picnic area with fire pits, playground, change rooms, wheelchair accessible washrooms, boardwalks, and one-kilometre white sand beach.

7900 Highway 8, South Brookfield A small brookside picnic park shaded by mixed-wood trees. Across the road is Cameron Lake with access to Ponhook Lake, a favourite for canoeing.

Rissers Beach Provincial Park 5366 Highway 331, Petite Rivière

Just north of Bridgewater. A small roadside picnic park with access to the LaHave River.

A beautiful picnic park with a kilometrelong sandy beach (supervised July through August), interpretive displays, boardwalk crossing a salt marsh, and hiking trails. Also on-site: a canteen, showers, and camping.

Fancy Lake Provincial Park

Summerville Beach Provincial Park

Cookville Provincial Park 1119 Highway 10, Cookville

854 Conquerall Mills Road, Hebbville A small picnic park on the lakeshore offers a lunch stop and an opportunity for a swim in fresh water.

7533 Highway 3, Summerville Centre

Greenfield Veterans Memorial Park

An expansive light-sand beach and sheltered picnic tables. Sand dunes backing the beach provide a nesting area for Piping plover.

Open salt marsh.

Route 210, Greenfield

Ten Mile Lake Provincial Park

A small riverside park with picnic facilities, information kiosk displaying brochures and local events, plus an interpretive panel depicting the area’s history.

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3933 Highway 8, Middlefield A small lakeside picnic park under a stand of pine and hemlock. Boat launch for canoeing, kayaking, and sport fishing.

North East Point Beach

Route 3, White Point

Located just across the Causeway on Cape Sable Island.

A one-kilometre white sand beach between the open Atlantic Ocean and a fresh water lake and tidal estuary. Popular surfing location year-round with access via White Point Beach Resort.

Woodland Gardens Beach Bridgewater The parkland known as Bridgewater Woodland Gardens was donated to the Town of Bridgewater in 1921 by H. W. Owen with the intent that the area be used as a recreational park. The park is made up of trails and pathways, wild woodlands, a sizable pond, and a variety of plant and animal life.

Beaches/Parks in Port Joli to Wood’s Harbour Crescent Beach Crescent Beach An expansive white-sand beach on the Lockeport Loop that’s one of the most picturesque in the province.

The Hawk Beach, Cape Sable Island Route 330, Clark’s Harbour This gorgeous beach on Nova Scotia’s most southerly point offers first-class bird watching against a scenic backdrop of a 1,500-year-old drowned forest.

This beach is a local hot spot for swimming, soaking up the sun, and watching boat races.

Boardwalk, gazebo, and seasonal washrooms.

The Islands Provincial Park 183 Barracks Road, Shelburne Popular picnic area on Shelburne Harbour.

Rocky beach, boat launch, hiking trail to town, camping. Open June to October.

Roseway Provincial Park Beach Beach Road, Shelburne A stunning secluded beach that will make you think you’re on a tropical island. Home to the endangered piping plover.

Sable River Provincial Park 140 West Sable Road, Sable River The brook running through this picnic park changes directions with the tide. A pine canopy provides a cool place to relax and eat.

Sand Hills Beach Provincial Park 28 Sand Hills Beach Park Road, Villagedale White-sand beach with change rooms, picnic tables. Sand flats heat up at low tide, creating warm water for bathing. To protect the dunes, stay on the marked paths. Popular birdwatching site.

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GOLF COURSES

Aspotogan Ridge Golf & Country Club

Osprey Ridge Golf Club

14 Parkwood Drive, Hubbards 902-858-3888 / aspotoganridge.com

429 Harold Whynot Road, Pine Grove 888-963-7821 / ospreyridge.ns.ca

9-hole course ideal for all levels of players.

18-hole, par 72. Championship course designed

by Graham Cooke. Nominated for Golf Digest’s Best New Course in Canada 1999.

Bluenose Golf Club 18 Cove Road, Lunenburg 902-634-4260 / bluenosegolfclub.com 18-hole, par 35. This highly challenging and hilly course offers spectacular views of town and waterfront.

Chester Golf Club 22 Golf Course Road, Chester 902-275-4543 / chestergolfclub.ca 18-hole, par 70. One of the most scenic golf courses in Nova Scotia, this one is known for its fantastic ocean views. Visitors must book 48 hours in advance.

Granite Springs Golf Club 4441 Prospect Road, Bayside 902-852-3419 / granitespringsgolf.com 18 hole, Par 72 course. This spot is known for its picturesque view of Shad Bay. Day players welcome.

Indian Lake Golf Course 199 Old Coach Road, Hatchet Lake 902-876-8844 / indianlakegolfcourse.ca 18-hole, par 60. This premier course presents over 150 acres amid the wilderness enroute to Peggy’s Cove. The rustic log clubhouse offers a full menu and bar. Tee times required.

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River Hills Golf & Country Club 310 Port Clyde Road, Clyde River 902-637-2415 / riverhillsgolf.ca 18-hole, par 72. The original 9-hole course opened in 1960. Today’s course features beautiful river and ocean vistas.

Day players welcome.

Sherwood Golf and Country Club 500 Sherwood Road, RR # 2 Lunenburg County 902-275-4956 / eden.travel/sherwood 18-hole, par 71. Sherwood offers an exquisite balance of nature and golf. Beautiful British colonial clubhouse and chalets for play-andstay packages.

White Point Golf Club 75 White Point Beach Road, White Point 902-683-2485 / 800-565-5068 whitepointgolf.com 9-hole, par 35. Designed by Donald Ross.

Surrounded by ocean views and beaches.

Green fee players welcome. Stay and Play Packages available.

Bridgewater Marina

Lunenburg Yacht Club

237 LaHave Street, Bridgewater 902-527-6278 / 902-521-7878

734 Herman’s Island Road, Lunenburg 902-634-3745 / lyc.ns.ca

30 slips available for seasonal, overnight, weekend, and weekly rentals. Water, sewer, washrooms, showers, and laundry.

Mooring and berth rentals available. Hull, engine, and sail repair nearby. Gas and diesel on-site. Club kitchen and bar serving an everchanging menu.

Brooklyn Marina 100 Shore Road, Brooklyn near Liverpool 902-354-4028 brooklynmarina2015.wordpress.com Marina and waterfront park with 15 guest berths, water, and power hook-ups. Clubhouse features showers, ice, and concierge service.

Open May to October.

Chester Yacht Club 21 South Street, Chester 902-275-3747 / cyc.ns.ca Marina and launching facilities, and moorings available. Hull, engine, and sail repair, plus gasoline and diesel nearby.

Gold River Marina

Oak Island Marina Treasure Drive, Western Shore 902-627-2600 / 800-565-5075 oakislandresort.ca Set sail, tie up, wind down! We’ve got it all! If you are seeking sanctuary from the seas, Oak Island Resort has a beautiful, well-protected marina located in the famous Mahone Bay. All your boating needs can be met here in addition to full access to resort amenities including full service spa, indoor and outdoor pools, La Vista dining room, and nonmotorized watercraft rentals and recreational activities. Open from May to October with 41 berths and moorings.

242 Demont Road, Chester Basin 902-275-1322 / goldrivermarina.com

Shelburne Harbour Yacht Club and Marina

Sheltered marina with a 50-tonne marine railway. Offering on-site boat storage and repairs, berths up to 12 metres, fuel, ice, showers, laundry, and Wi-Fi.

107 Water Street, Shelburne 902-875-4757 / shyc.ca

LaHave River Yacht Club 77 Pernette Drive, West LaHave 902-688-3177 / lryc.ca Marina and launching facilities with a boat ramp and moorings available. Gas and diesel on-site, plus showers, and a bar and grill.

Lunenburg Boat Locker 280 Montague Street, Lunenburg 902-640-3202 / boatlocker.ca Marina facilities, mooring rentals, 10-tonne capacity marine railway. Water, showers, and ice on-site, plus a full marine chandlery.

Marina with floating docks, moorings, and wharf. On-site showers, laundry, fuel, and Wi-Fi, plus clubhouse and bar.

Shining Waters Marine 148 Nautical Way, Tantallon 902-826-3625 / shiningwaters.ca Docking and moorage, boat launch, fuel, haul, and storage. Plus, an on-site store carrying boating necessities. Luxury washrooms with showers and laundry. Dining room, pub, and two decks on the water.

South Shore Marine 130 Marina Road, Chester 902-275-3711 / southshoremarine.ca Marina with 20-tonne capacity travel lift, repair services, fuel, water, ice, showers, laundry, storage, and moorings. Store offers marine gear, charts, clothing, and gifts. novascotia.com/southshore • 57

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KAYAKING AND TOURS

Kejimkujik National Park Seaside Adjunct

Candlebox Kayaking 182 Water Street, Shelburne 902-637-7115 / candleboxkayaking.com Based at the Shelburne Harbour Yacht Club and specializing in sea kayak tours, coaching, and kayak rentals. Offers calm, scenic tours of Port Mouton, Keji Seaside, Shelburne Harbour, and Lobster Bay plus advanced surf and tidal play sea-kayak adventures. Also offers daylong and multi-day tours of the Tusket Islands.

Cape LaHave Adventures 90 Bells Cove Road, Dublin Shore 902-693-2023 / capelahaveadventures.ca Offers half-day, full-day, and multi-day guided sea-kayak adventures in the renowned LaHave Islands archipelago on Nova Scotia’s South Shore. Paddle among the islands and experience pristine beaches, narrow inlets, coastal wildlife, and signature maritime fishing settlements. Enjoy extended multi-day expeditions in other locations in the province, including the Bay of Fundy and other areas along the South Shore. Nightly sunset paddles, kayak and yoga trips, Paddle Canada sea-kayak instruction, plus other specialized programs and wilderness adventures available upon request.

East Coast Outfitters Prospect 902-852-2567 / 877-852-2567 info@eastcoastoutfitters.com Halifax’s premier paddling spot since 2001.

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Locally owned and operated specializes in sea kayak, canoe, and stand-up paddleboard tours, lessons and equipment rentals. Its guides are some of the most highly trained paddlers in the region and will show you everything you need to know to get on the water safely.

Choose from a range of tours and lessons: daily guided tours, weekend lessons, and daily specials that include Monday skills clinics, Sunday yoga, after-work paddles, and Friday night barbecues with live music. East Coast Outfitters has a giant wharf, a post-and-beam boathouse, and one of the largest boat fleets in the Maritimes.

Freewheeling Adventures 2118 Route 329, Hubbards 902-857-3600 / 800-672-0775 freewheeling.ca Freewheeling Adventures orchestrates guided and self-guided bicycle, walking, sea kayak, and multi-sport holidays in coastal Nova Scotia for small groups and individuals. Offers van-supported inn-to-inn trips with small groups, and luxury sea kayak and camping trips supported with supply drops by sailboat.

Offers both easy walking and challenging hiking trips. Customize your own solo or group adventure. Rent bicycles, canoes, and kayaks as needed. Equipment can also be rented and delivered.

Pedal and Sea Adventures

89 Water Street and 106 Duke Street, Chester 902-980-0522 / kayakshack.ca

8384 St Margaret’s Bay Road, Black Point 902-858-3030 / 877-777-5699 pedalandseaadventures.com

Providing access to front and back harbours, plus the nearby beautiful islands, Chester’s Kayak Shack provides a perfect activity for your day and a positive athletic adventure in one of the most scenic destinations in Nova Scotia. Rentals of stand-up paddle boards, rowboats, bicycles, and canoes are also available. Daily kayak tours. All safety equipment and basic instruction is included.

Friendly travel company offering guided and self-guided bicycle tours for cyclists and outdoor adventurers looking to explore Nova Scotia. Offers tours on Cape Breton’s Cabot Trail, the coastal South Shore, Lunenburg, as well as the Bay of Fundy. Panniers and car racks offered. Bike rentals include helmet, trunk bag, lock, pump, and spare tube.

Salty Dog Boat Tours

Pleasant Paddling

36 Treasure Drive, Western Shore Oak Island Marina 902-300-4108 /saltydogtours.com

245 The Point Road, Blue Rocks 902-541-9233 / pleasantpaddling.com

Come with us on an adventure as we explore by boat the mysteries of Oak Island and the magic of the greater Mahone Bay area. We have guided Sea Tours of Oak Island running daily from Oak Island Resort out and around Oak Island. Ask about our picnic lunches and our Island culinary excursions.

Sail Lunenburg Star Charters Fisheries Museum wharf, Lunenburg 902-634-3535 / 877-386-3535 novascotiasailing.com Hear the silence on board the Eastern Star, a classic 48-foot wooden ketch. Relax or let the experienced staff teach you a thing or two.

Daily sailing tours or private charters off Lunenburg’s historic harbour and bay.

Liverpool Adventure Outfitters 4003 Sandy Cove Road (Highway 3), Liverpool 902-354-2702 liverpooladventureoutfitters.com Liverpool Adventure Outfitters provides canoeing, kayaking, hiking, and biking tours. Tours are available with or without accommodations and custom tours are available to groups by request. Please note that advance bookings are required. Also offers bicycle, canoe, kayak, and stand-up paddleboard rentals. Ocean kayak and stand-up paddleboard clinics are available in season.

Pleasant Paddling offers sea kayak guided tours, rentals, and lessons. Paddle through narrow passageways around uninhabited islands to see seals, porpoises, and more.

Instruction offered for tours and rentals.

Sea Dog 1 Dock Street, Shelburne 902-875-1131 / theseadog.com/kayak-rental Our fleet of kayaks are modern, stable, recreational boats which are easy to handle, allowing you to enjoy the scenery and adventure. Whether you are a first-time kayaker or experienced, you’ll feel comfortable and secure throughout your tour. Both single and double-equipped kayaks are available.

White Point Beach Resort 75 White Point Beach Resort Road, White Point 800-565-5068 / greatday@whitepoint.com Head to the boathouse when you are here for all kinds of fun. Canoes, kayaks, and SUP boards available for overnight guests or with day passes for your enjoyment.

Whynot Adventure Outfitters 23 Jake’s Landing, Kejimkujik National Park 902-682-2282 / whynotadventure.ca Kejimkujik National Park’s exclusive adventure provider. Located at the park’s historic Jake’s Landing, with convenient access to outdoor adventures. Whynot Adventure specializes in guided canoe trips.

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TRAILS You might not be the outdoorsy type but we have something for everyone and invite you to explore our year-round trails. For detailed trail descriptions and maps, visit trails.gov.ns.ca. or novascotia.com/see-do/trails. For snowmobile trails, visit snowmobilersns.com.

Back Harbour Trail (4 km)

Kejimkujik Seaside National Park

This 4-km point-to-point walking trail begins behind the old Train Station in downtown Lunenburg. Flat and wide, the trail offers views of the harbour, rest stations, and interpretive sites.

Harbour Rocks Trail (6.4 km return): St. Catherine’s River Road, Port Joli. Follow the shoreline to see harbour seals basking on the rocks just off the trail. Park Harbour Rocks Trail (6.4-km loop): Branching off the Harbour Rocks Trail, the Port Joli Head Trail crosses the extensive bog on boardwalks and follows the coastline.

Barrington Bay Trail (2.3 km) Barrington Bay is one of the most scenic trails throughout the municipality. The trail borders Barrington Bay, with beautiful views of the Atlantic Ocean all along the trail.

Centennial Trail (8 km) Off King Street, Bridgewater. A gentle grade winds through a natural treed area to a footbridge that spans the LaHave River and overlooks salmon pools.

Chester Connection Trail (35 km) Formerly part of the rail line along the South Shore, this scenic trail with many spectacular ocean views starts in East River and continues to Martin’s River.

Graves Island Provincial Park Trail (4 km) Exit 7 off Highway 103. Four short trails, well suited for family groups, take hikers around the island to see the drumlins, islands, and sailboats.

Jordan River Trail (2.6 km) Haydens Road, Shelburne. Follow the trail east across the Jordan River through wind-swept pine to views of a large saltwater marsh and great bird-watching habitat.

Jubilee Park Trails (1.5 km) Hedge Row, Mahone Bay. A recreation park with supervised outdoor swimming pool, tennis courts. Two trails, connected by smaller footpaths, pass through pine stands and open out onto the ball fields.

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Lion’s Park Trail (3 km) This park is ideally located on Route 12 and houses a picnic area and walking trail that connects to Ross Farm Museum. The path continues to course along Lake Lawson with rest stops along the way.

Lockeport Boardwalk and Trail (4 km) A wonderful boardwalk and walking trail that provides a safe and wheelchair accessible tour of this quaint small town. It begins at Crescent Beach Centre and features two trestle bridges.

MARC Trail System (8 km) Route 332 between Bridgewater and Lunenburg. This Municipal Activity and Recreation Complex is enjoyed year-round and is especially popular in winter with crosscountry skiers. Eleven well-marked trails of varying difficulty.

Miller Point Peace Park (1 km) Highway 3, Dayspring. A family picnic park just outside Bridgewater, with a level, smooth, and wide trail system winding through woods along the LaHave River.

Pine Grove Park Trail (1.6 km) Highway 8, Milton. This 22-hectare park offers graveled walking trails though a mature pine stand featuring azaleas, rhododendrons, and magnolias. Parking and washrooms are available.

abandoned rail bed on the left. Follow this trail across the river and back to the Chef’s Table.

Highway 103, Port L’Hebert. About 30 kilometres from Liverpool, a large road sign indicates the start of the trail. Huge granite boulders, left behind by glaciers thousands of years ago, and covered with centuries-old lichens, are scattered throughout the forest.

Shelburne Rail Trail (4.8 km return)

Roseway River Trail (about 1 km) Shelburne. The Roseway River Trail crosses the Roseway River near Falls Lane on two small train bridges. The trail follows the abandoned railway bed and ends at the road near the entrance to the Islands Provincial Park.

Rum Runners Trail (119 km) This multi-use trail connects Lunenburg and Halifax, passing through Mahone Bay, Chester, and Hubbards. Experience the coastal communities: savour local flavours at awardwinning restaurants, explore attractions and seaside artisan shops. Multiple trailheads.

Sable River Foot Bridge Trail (3.5 km) Highway 103, Shelburne. Parking is available at the Chef’s Table restaurant. Follow Freeman’s Mill Road over the swinging bridge, through a strip of vegetation separating two residential properties and past an old school house (now the fire department). Turn right and walk 500 metres down the road to the

63 King Street, Shelburne. Located across from the Shelburne Fire Hall, this pleasant community walking path follows the abandoned rail line from King Street to Roseway River.

Sherose Island Nature Trail (1 km) This walking trail is located at the end of the Barrington Municipal Arena (12 Park Lane, Sherose Island) parking lot, and goes through wooded areas overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.

Picnic area and playground nearby.

South Shore Annapolis Trail (122 km) This year-round trail connects Goose Chase Road in New Germany to the town of Bridgetown in the Annapolis Valley and Caledonia in the region of Queens. Suitable for hikers, cyclists, equestrians, skiers, and ATV and snowmobile drivers. Parking is available at various access points along the trail.

Wood’s Harbour Multi-Purpose Trail (about 1.5 km) This trail follows what was once the rail line that ran through Wood’s Harbour, and used for transporting passengers, mail, fish, boats, and more. The last run was in 1969. In 1984 the ties and rails were removed.

Beautiful, Relaxing White Sand Beaches Gorgeous Waterfront Accommodations One-of-a-Kind Festivals & Events Must-see Museums Fun & Inclusive Summer Camps Thrilling Surf Locations Intriguing Art & Culture Lobster, Lobster and More Lobster Year-round Recreation Programming One of NS’s Finest 18-hole Golf Courses & so much more!

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Located along Nova Scotia’s scenic South Shore.

Only 60 minutes from Yarmouth & 2.5 hrs from Halifax.

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U-PICKS AND FARMERS’ MARKETS

Hubbard’s Farmers’ Market

For a list of farm markets and U-pick farms throughout Nova Scotia, visit farmersmarketsnovascotia.ca.

Chester Farmers’ and Artisan Market

Hubbards Farmers’ Market

20 Smith Road, Chester (at the Chester Train Station)

Hubbards Barn, Highway 3 hubbardsbarn.org

Locally produced food including produce, meats, dairy, and specialty goods. This outdoor market operates Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

May to October.

Discover local produce, meat, and wine, plus art, jewelry, baked goods, and more. Open Saturdays, May to October, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Bridgewater Farmers’ Market

May to September, Lunenburg Arena September to April, Lunenburg Community Centre lunenburgfarmersmarket.ca

King Street (between Dominion and Empire streets) / bridgewaterfarmersmarket.ca Tabletop cafes and artisans, local organic produce, local herbs, meat, baked goods, and more. Saturdays (June 2 to October 22) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Lunenburg Farmers’ Market

This 30-year-old, year-round market features produce, grass-fed meats, free-range eggs, flowers, preserves, and more. Open Thursdays, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Terra Beata Farm

Blockhouse

161 Monk Point Road, Heckman’s Island, Lunenburg / cranberryfarm.ca

Handmade goods, local meats, and bakery fare share space at this indoor/outdoor market.

Open May 27 to October; Tuesdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

New Ross Country Market At the New Ross Fairgrounds, 5024 Highway 12 Mix and mingle with the locals at this friendly market known for local flavours and handmade items. Open Saturdays, June to October, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Privateer Farmers’ Market Liverpool Waterfront, Liverpool

Guided walking tours of the fields, educational displays, and Nova Scotia’s only cranberry U-pick come together on this working farm.

Call or visit the website for seasonal hours.

Wile’s Lake Farm Market 3254 Highway 325 Wileville, just outside Bridgewater / wilesfarmmarket.com

Blockhouse Farmer’s Market 64 School Road, Blockhouse A place to shop for organic local food, artisans handmade items and relax with a coffee.

Running all winter from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Local market features coffee and farm vendors, as well as local artisans. Open Saturdays, May to October, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Queens County Farmers’ Market Exhibition Grounds in Caledonia Find fruit, vegetables, crafts, and more. Open Saturdays, June to September, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Riverview Produce Farms U-Pick

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184 Wilson Road, Chester Purchase farm-grown strawberries, raspberries, peas, corn, pumpkins, and other vegetables in season, or call ahead for hours and pick your own. Open year-round.

Rural Roots Market Ross Farm Museum / ruralrootsmarket.ca Every Sunday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., June 3 to September 30.

Shelburne Farmers’ Market 20 Maiden Lane, Shelburne shelburnensfarmersmarket.ca This diverse market highlights homemade goods, coffee, crafts, pottery, produce, meats, bread, libations, sushi, and more. Open Saturdays, May to September, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Mahone Bay Farmers’ Market

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FESTIVALS AND EVENTS Privateer Days, Liverpool

There’s no shortage of music, food, social, and natural history along the South Shore.

Come celebrate with us! Dates are subject to change, so confirm with local Visitor Information Centres before finalizing your plans. For a complete list of local festivals and events, visit novascotia.com/southshore.

APRIL APRIL 27

Run Our Shore 5K, 10K, youth and half-marathon Queens Place Emera Centre, Liverpool runourshore.com

MAY 25 TO 26

3rd Annual Tour de Keji Omnium Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site parkscanada.gc.ca/keji

JUNE

MAY

JUNE 6 TO 9

MAY 3 TO 5

Shelburne County Lobster Festival

South Shore Expo Liverpool / thesouthshoreexpo.com MAY 18

“Dark as Keji” Twilight Party and Moonlight Dip

Shelburne County shelburnecountylobsterfestival.com JUNE 8 TO 15

Wood’s Harbour Days Wood’s Harbour / barringtonmunicipality.com

Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site parkscanada.gc.ca/keji

JUNE 22

MAY 19

JUNE 21

South Shore Sip, Savour and Cycle Tour

Graves Island Show ‘n Shine Graves Island, East Chester / chester.ca

National Indigenous Day

Mahone Bay / sweetridecycling.com/ south-shore-savour-cycle-2019

Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site parkscanada.gc.ca/keji

MAY 25

JUNE 21 TO 23

Kids’ Fishing Derby White Point Beach Resort / whitepoint.com 64 • novascotia.com/southshore

Privateer Days Liverpool / privateerdays.ca

JULY 3 TO 15

Liverpool Privateer 5 Mile Road Race

Peggy’s Cove Area Festival of the Arts

Liverpool / facebook.com/ LiverpoolPrivateer5MileRoadRace

Peggy’s Cove peggyscoveareafestivalofthearts.com

JULY

JULY 6 TO 7

JULY AND AUGUST

Port Medway Readers’ Festival Port Medway portmedwayreadersfestival.com JULY 1

Canada Day Celebrations Region-wide novascotia.com/southshore EARLY JULY (DATE TBA)

Mahone Bay Home and Garden Tour Mahone Bay / mahonebay.com JULY 5 TO 7

Peggy’s Cove Studio Tour Peggy’s Cove Area peggyscoveareafestivalofthearts.com JULY 6

Hubbards Barn Food Truck Rally Hubbards / hubbardsbarn.org

Chester Municipal Heritage Society Annual Auction and Flea Market

JULY 6

Chester Train Station / tourismchester.ca

Kejimkujik Seaside National Park parkscanada.gc.ca/keji

Savour the Seaside–Crab Fest 2019

A rac on

Queens County Museum “Giving “Giving the the Past Past a a Future” Future”

QUEENS MUSEUM OF JUSTICE “Where Judges & Justice Reside”

Built in 1854, this Courthouse is a landmark Greek Revival Temple style building that now serves as our Museum of Justice. Engage in learning our early forms of punishment and interesting trials throughout our 250 year colonial and current day history. Liverpool’s first Magistrate was Simeon Perkins who’s home, built in 1766, is also a Museum here in Liverpool. Admission is by Donation.

Open daily: June 1 - October 15* Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. *By appointment during Off Season

902-354-4058 | queenscountymuseum.com

Adjacent to to Perkins Perkins House, House, we we invite invite you you to explore to explore the the Adjacent history of of our our County. Come County. Come on on in in and and experience our experience our great great history new new interactive interactive Privateer Privateer Ship—The Ship—The Liverpool Liverpool Packet.

Packet.

Immerse yourself yourself in the in the life life of of the the Mi'kmaq, Mi'kmaq, and and engage engage Immerse in our our marine history. marine history. Also Also home home of of The The Thomas Thomas Raddall Raddall in Research Research Centre.

Centre. It's It's all all here here and and more! more! Giftshop.

Giftshop.

Admission by by donation. donation.

Admission 109 109 Main Main St. St. Liverpool, Liverpool, NS NS Tel: Tel: (902) (902) 354-4058 354-4058 www.queenscountymuseum.com www.queenscountymuseum.com

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JULY 6 TO 7

JULY 26 AND 27

Nova Scotia Lumberjack Championships

Harmony Bazaar Festival of Women & Song

Barrington / novalumberjacks.com

Lockeport / harmonybazaar.com

JULY 14 TO 15

AUGUST

Lunenburg Festival of Crafts Lunenburg Arena, Lunenburg explorelunenburg.ca JULY 21 TO 27

Boxwood Festival and Workshops

Chester Art Festival Chester / chesterartcentre.ca AUGUST 3

Kejimkujik’s 50th Birthday

JULY 19 TO 21

Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site parkscanada.gc.ca/keji

Shelburne Founders’ Days

AUGUST 3 AND 4

Lunenburg / boxwood.org

Shelburne waterfront shelburnefoundersdays.com JULY 14

Kejimkujik Seaside Bioblitz Kejimkujik Seaside National Park parkscanada.gc.ca/keji

Heritage Boatyard Co-op Celebration Mahone Bay / heritageco-op.ca AUGUST 4

31st Nova Scotia Folk Art Festival War Memorial Arena, 19 Green Street, Lunenburg

JULY 13

902-634-4565 / nsfolkartfestival.com

Rissers Annual Family Sand Castle Competition

More than 50 Nova Scotian folk artists show and sell their art from noon to 4 p.m. Includes music, food, and a live auction (2 p.m.). Event returns on August 2, 2020.

Rissers Provincial Beach Park, Petite Rivière JULY 20 TO 21

Learn-To-Camp Weekend

AUGUST 5 TO 10

Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site parkscanada.gc.ca/keji

Nova Scotia Schooner Association Race Week

JULY 22 TO 28

Riverport and LaHave Yacht Clubs nsschooner.ca

Boxwood Festival and Workshops

AUGUST 8 TO 11

Lunenburg / boxwood.org

31st Annual Lunenburg Folk Harbour Festival

JULY 23 TO 28

South Shore Exhibition Bridgewater / thebigex.com JULY 24

Bike or Hike Tancook Island

Lunenburg / folkharbour.com AUGUST 9 TO 11

South Shore in Motion Festival Bridgewater / southshoreinmotion.ca

Meet at Chester ferry at 9:45 a.m. modl.ca

AUGUST 9 TO 11

JULY 28

Lockeport / lockeportseaderby.ca

Nova Scotia Marathon/Half Marathon,10km & 5K Run Barrington / barringtonmunicipality.com 66 • novascotia.com/southshore

28th Annual Lockeport Sea Derby

Cape Days Cape Sable Island barringtonmunicipality.com AUGUST 14 TO 17

SEPTEMBER SEPTEMBER 6 TO 8

Keji Multisport Festival: Women’s Triathlon and Open Triathlon

Chester / chesterraceweek.com

Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site parkscanada.gc.ca/keji

AUGUST 15 TO 18

SEPTEMBER 6 TO 8

Chester Race Week

29th Annual Hank Snow Tribute

Gold River Pow Wow

Liverpool / hanksnow.com

Gold River / mmna.ca

AUGUST 15 TO 18

SEPTEMBER 21 AND 22

Barrington Municipal Exhibition Barrington / barringtonmunicipality.com AUGUST 16 AND 17

New Ross Community Fair New Ross Community Fair Grounds, New Ross newross.ca

20th Annual Whirligig and Weathervane Festival Shelburne / whirligigfestival.com SEPTEMBER 17 TO 21

Queens County Fair Caledonia / queenscountyfair.ca

AUGUST 17

Memorial Auto Show Liverpool AUGUST 16 TO 18

Shelburne Kayak Festival Islands Park Shelburne shelburnekayakfestival.ca AUGUST 16 TO 26

Lighthouse Awareness Art and Craft Show Port Medway AUGUST 24 TO 25

Kejimkujik Dark Sky Weekend Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site parkscanada.gc.ca/keji AUGUST 24 TO 30

2019 Albacore International Championship Regatta Shelburne Yacht Club / albacore.ca AUGUST 24 AND 25

2019 Canadian National Axe Throwing Championships Liverpool / novalumberjacks.com

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AUGUST 10

M S FRO 40 MINLIFAX HA M S FRO 0 1 MIN BURG LUNEN

SOUTH SHORE

Sea more!

MAHONEBAY.COM

AMOS PEWTER CIRCA 1860 KITCHEN + PUBLIC HOUSE COCOA ORGANIC SPA CONCERTS AT CECILIA’S RETREAT KELIZA HEALTHY LIVING MUG & ANCHOR PUB OAK ISLAND RESORT

REBECCA’S RESTAURANT SALTBOX BREWERY SALTY DOG BOAT TOURS SEAMIST STUDIO SPRIG APOTHECARY SUGAR BUBBLES BATH BAKERY SUTTLES & SEAWINDS

THE DOG SHOP THE TEAZER

Mahone Bay Tourism and Chamber of Commerce

NOVEMBER 22 TO 24

Maitland Launch Days

Shelburne Celebrates Christmas

Maitland / maitlandns.com

Shelburne / shelburneandlockeport.com

SEPTEMBER 27 TO 29

NOVEMBER 22 TO DECEMBER 1

Mahone Bay Scarecrow Festival & Antique Fair

Father Christmas Festival

Mahone Bay / mahonebay.com

OCTOBER OCTOBER 4 TO 5

Mahone Bay / mahonebay.com NOVEMBER 21 TO DECEMBER 14

Christmas at the Causeway Barrington / barringtonmunicipality.com

International Ukulele Ceilidh

NOVEMBER 30 TO DECEMBER 2

Liverpool / ukuleleceilidh.ca

New Ross Christmas Festival

OCTOBER 4 TO 6

New Ross / newross.ca

Shag Harbour Incident UFO Festival

NOVEMBER 29 TO DECEMBER 1

Shag Harbour / Barrington Passage

Chester Village Christmas

OCTOBER 5

Savour the Trail at Kejimkujik Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site parkscanada.gc.ca/keji OCTOBER 1 TO 5

Chester / tourismchester.ca

DECEMBER DECEMBER 1

New Germany Christmas Festival New Germany Elementary School / modl.ca

4th Annual Lockie the Lobster Knitting Festival

DECEMBER 1 TO 7

Becky’s Yarn and Knit Shop Lockeport beckysknitandyarn.ca

Lockeport / lockeport.ns.ca

OCTOBER 12

New Ross Christmas Festival

Shelburne County Giant Pumpkin Festival

newross.ca

Shelburne / town.shelburne.ns.ca OCTOBER 12 TO 13

Spirited Away with Nova Scotia Craft Spirits Festival

Lockeport’s Christmas by the Sea DECEMBER 6 TO 8

DECEMBER

Christmas on the Mersey Liverpool / regionofqueens.com

JANUARY 2020

Lunenburg / nsspiritsfestival.com

JANUARY 1, 2020

OCTOBER 12 TO 14

Polar ‘Bunny’ Dip

Thanksgiving Weekend at Kejimkujik

White Point Beach Resort / whitepoint.com

Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site parkscanada.gc.ca/keji

NOVEMBER NOVEMBER 16 TO JANUARY 6

Christmas Crawl South Shore Region / christmascrawl.ca

FEBRUARY 2020 JANUARY 31 TO FEBRUARY 17

Lobster Crawl Nova Scotia’s South Shore / lobstercrawl.ca FEBRUARY 9

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ACCOMMODATIONS Communities are listed in order as found when travelling through the region on the Scenic Travelway roads. All properties listed have been licensed by the Province of Nova Scotia and approved by at least one of three recognized quality programs (Canada Select, NS Approved, CAA/AAA) to ensure they are clean and comfortable. Most open year-round.

Fraser’s Ocean View Cottages 6765 Highway 3, Hunts Point 902-683-2012 / oceanviewcottages.ca Charming beachfront cottages offer a fantastic view of the ocean, fishing wharf, and islands.

The perfect place to relax, build a sandcastle, collect seashells, or go for a swim.

Sand Castle Bed & Breakfast 328 Seligs Road, Prospect 902-852-2241 / relaxatsandcastle.com

Seaside 224 B & B 224 Prospect Bay Road, Prospect 902-222-7069 / seaside224.com

Anchors Gate Bed and Breakfast

By the Bay Bed and Breakfast 10502 Peggy’s Cove Road, Glen Margaret 902-821-2348 / bythebaybandb.ca

Bay Breeze Motel & Cottages 6970 St. Margaret’s Bay Road 902-826-2213 / 800-565-2615 baybreeze.ca Motel units: Seven superior oceanfront, eight economy, four-piece bath. Cottages: nine oceanfront with one and two bedrooms, fourpiece bath, deck (some with A/C, fireplace). Playground, pool, walking trail, fishing, rowboat, kayak, free Wi-Fi. TIANS accredited.

Oceanfront Cottages 7532 St. Margaret’s Bay Road, Boutilier’s Point 902-425-4662 / larindaslanding.com

Colwell’s by the Sea 10 Colwell Drive, Queensland 709-745-2760

Pleasant View B&B and Guest House

4281 Prospect Road, Bayside 902-852-3906 / anchorsgatebb.com

9301 St. Margaret’s Bay Road, Boutilier’s Point 902-857-1201 pleasantviewbandb.com

Big Lake Hospitality

Queensland Cottages

5849 Prospect Road, Big Lake 902-982-1296 / biglakeca.tripod.com

Peggy’s Cove Bed & Breakfast

461–469 Conrads Road, Boutilier’s Point 902-233-0367 queenslandcottages.com

19 Church Road 902-823-2265 / peggyscovebb.com

Larinda’s Landing Oceanfront Cottages

The Breakwater Inn

7532 St. Margaret’s Bay Road, Boutilier’s Point 902-425-4662 / 1-866-766-2233 info@larindaslanding.com larindaslanding.com Starting rate: $ 229 + tax p/n

130 Peggy’s Point Road 902-821-2307 / breakwaterinn.ca

Clifty Cove Motel 8444 Peggy’s Cove Road, Indian Harbour 902-823-3178

Oceanstone Resort 8650 Peggy’s Cove Road, Indian Harbour 866-823-2160 / oceanstoneresort.com

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Amid coastal vistas and maritime scenes, Larinda’s Landing is perfectly situated on beautiful St. Margaret’s Bay just 35 minutes from Halifax. The property has eight wellappointed cottages enjoying spectacular views, comfort and luxury. The convenient

Gray Gables Bed & Breakfast 19 Graves Island Road, East Chester 902-275-2000 / graygables.ca

Mecklenburgh Inn 78 Queen Street, Chester 902-275-4638 / mecklenburghinn.ca

Surfside Inn

White Gate Inn & Restaurant

9609 Highway 3 902-857-2417 / 800-373-2417 thesurfsideinn.com

28 Pleasant Street 902-275-4400 / whitegate.ca Inn: 3 • May 23 to Dec 31

Anchorage House & Cottages

Windjammer Motel

56 Shore Club Road, Hubbards 902-857-9402 / anchoragehouse.com

4070 Highway 3 902-275-3567 / windjammermotel.ca

Hubbards Beach Cottages

Sherwood Golf & Country Club

226 Shore Club Road, Hubbards 902-857-9460 / hubbardsbeach.com

500 Sherwood Road, Sherwood 902-275-4956 / eden.travel/sherwood

Rosewood Cottages

Oak Island Resort & Conference Centre

187 Shore Club Road, Hubbards 902-857-2001 / rosewoodonthecove.com

36 Treasure Drive, Western Shore 902-627-2600 / oakislandresort.ca

Fish Store Cottage Vacation Rental Mill Cove / 709-745-2760

Oak Cottages

Ice House Cottage

68–70 Murry Road, Martin’s Point 902-423-3202 / info@vpil.ns.ca

490 Mill Cove Shore Road, Birchy Head 902-440-0924 / musicmiracle.com

River Ridge Lodge

Century House B&B, Pottery & Gallery

28 Silver Point Road, Martin’s Point 778-887-7444 bbcanada.com/riverridgelodge

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36 TREASURE DR., WESTERN SHORE, NS toll free 1 800 565 5075 | direct 1 902 627 2600 info@oakislandresort.ca

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location gives you the chance to explore many of Nova Scotia’s popular attractions, all within driving distance from our property. We offer free Wi-Fi, parking, satellite TV, BBQ propane, and more. Larinda’s landing is your perfect home away from home.

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Bayview Pines Country Inn

Three Thistles B&B and Apartment

678 Oakland Road, Indian Point 902-624-9970 / bayviewpines.com

389 Main Street 902-624-0517 / three-thistles.com

Fisherman’s Daughter B&B

New-found Guest House

97 Edgewater Street, Mahone Bay 902-624-0660 / fishermans-daughter.com

180 Hamm’s Hill Road, Blockhouse 902-521-3999 thenewfoundguesthouse.com

Heart’s Desire Bed & Breakfast 686 Main Street 902-624-8470 / heartsdesirebb.com

Just Like Mom’s Bed & Breakfast 20 Pleasant Street, Mahone Bay 902-531-2048

Kitch’inn 319 Main Street, Mahone Bay 902-624-0797 / kitchinn.com

Mahone Bay Bed & Breakfast 558 Main Street, Mahone Bay 902-624-6388 mahonebaybedandbreakfast.com

Rise-Again Cottage 175 Second Peninsula Road, Martin’s Brook 902-640-2643 / riseagaincottage.ca

Solterre Concept House Retreat 39 Three Pastures Road, Second Peninsula 902-492-1215 / solterre.com/ concept-cottage

Addington Arms 27 Cornwallis Street, Lunenburg 902-634-4573 anchor@addingtonarms.com

Alicion Bed & Breakfast 66 McDonald Street, Lunenburg 902-634-9358 / alicionbb.com

Ashlea House Bed & Breakfast 42 Falkland Street, Lunenburg 902-634-7150 / ashleahouse.com

Atlantic Sojourn Bed & Breakfast 56 Victoria Road, Lunenburg 902-634-3151 / atlanticsojourn.com

Atlantic View Motel & Cottages 230 Mason’s Beach Road, Lunenburg 902-634-4545 / atlanticview.ca

Baywatch Cottage of Lunenburg 88 Hebb Point Road, Lunenburg 709-745-2760

Bluenose Lodge 10 Falkland Street, Lunenburg 902-634-8851 / bluenoselodge.ca

Boscawen Inn 150 Cumberland Street, Lunenburg 902-634-3325 / boscawen.ca

Brigantine Inn 82 Montague Street, Lunenburg 902-634-3300 / brigantineinn.com

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289 Pelham Street, Lunenburg 902-442-1655 / captainsbellbandb.com

Dockside Inn 84 Montague Street, Lunenburg 902-634-3005 / docksider.ca

Duke Street Studio Bed & Breakfast 86 Duke Street, Lunenburg 902-634-4165

Homeport Motel 167 Victoria Street, Lunenburg 902-634-8234 / homeportmotel.com

Kaulbach House Bed & Breakfast 75 Pelham Street, Lunenburg 902-634-8818 / kaulbachhouse.com

Lennox Tavern Bed & Breakfast 69 Fox Street, Lunenburg 902-521-0214 / lennoxtavernbb.ca

Lunenburg Arms Hotel & Spa 94 Pelham Street, Lunenburg 902-640-4040 eden.travel/lunenburg

Salt Shaker Deli (formerly Spinnaker Inn) 126 Montague Street, Lunenburg 902-634-8973 / saltshakerdeli.com

Smuggler’s Cove Inn 139 Montague Street, Lunenburg 902-634-7500 / smugglerscoveinn.ca

The Wellshire Bed and Breakfast 201 York Street, Lunenburg 902-634-3418 wellshirebedandbreakfast.blogspot.ca

Topmast Motel 76 Masons Beach Road, Lunenburg 902-634-4661 / topmastmotel.com

Water Sprite Bed & Breakfast 208 Pelham Street, Lunenburg 204-960-7368 / waterspritebb.ca

Lily Front Motel & Cottages 693 Mason’s Beach Road, First South 902-634-8085

Lunenburg Inn 26 Dufferin Street, Lunenburg 902-634-3963 / lunenburginn.com

Lunenburg Oceanview Chalets 78 Old Blue Rocks Road, Lunenburg 902-640-3344 / lunenburgoceanview.com

Mariner King 15 King Street, Lunenburg 902-634-8509 / marinerking.com

Pelham House Bed & Breakfast 224 Pelham Street, Lunenburg 902-634-7113 / pelhamhouse.ca

Rum Runner Inn 66–70 Montague Street, Lunenburg 902-634-9200 / rumrunnerinn.com

Sail Inn 99 Montague Street, Lunenburg 902-634-3537 / sailinn.ca

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Captain’s Bell Bed and Breakfast

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Ovens Natural Park Oceanview Cabins

Comfort Inn Bridgewater

326 Ovens Road, Feltzen South 902-766-4621 / ovenspark.com

49 North Street, Bridgewater 902-543-1498 / bridgewatercomfortinn.com

Rose Cape House

Oakhill Pines Campground 388 Oakhill Road, Bridgewater, Nova Scotia 902-543-2885 / oakhillpines.com

Rose Bay / rosecapehouse.ca

Salty Rose Beach Houses 3299 Highway 332, Rose Bay 902-766-4923 / saltyrose.com

Shobac Kingsburg 902-429-1867, ext 222 shobac.mlsarchitects.ca

Toba’s Bed & Breakfast 4952 Highway 332, East LaHave 833-862-2722 / tobasbnb.com

Best Western Plus Bridgewater Hotel & Convention Centre 527 Highway 10, Bridgewater 902-530-0101 / bestwesternbridgewater.com

A family campground with a new playground, clean pool, activities every weekend starting July 1, wooded and open sites, games room, and rental cabins minutes from shopping, close to beaches, Mahone Bay, Lunenburg, and Oak Island.

Days Inn & Conference Centre Bridgewater 50 North Street, Bridgewater 902-543-7131 / daysinn.ca

River Reflections Bed & Breakfast 255 King Street, Bridgewater 902-527-2682 / riverreflectionsbandb.ca

Lighthouse Motel 1101 Highway 331, Conquerall Bank 902-543-8151 / lighthousemotel.ca

Petite Villa 5 Green Bay Road, Petite Rivière petitevilla.com

Hunt Island Retreat Molega 902-423-3202 / info@vpil.ns.ca

B & B Art of Germany From 1860 to 1968, this water-powered mill lightened the workload for Nova Scotian farm families by carding a week’s worth of wool in one hour!

9865 Highway 8, Caledonia 902-682-2114 / bbcanada.com/10580.html

Whitman Inn 12389 Highway 8, Kempt 902-682-2226 / whitmaninn.com

Blueberry Bay Seaside Inn 1621 Eastern Shore Road, West Berlin 902-356-2780 / blueberry-bay.com

Brooklyn Shores Bed & Breakfast 112 Brooklyn Shore Road, Brooklyn 902-354-7171 / bgmaclaren@msn.com 242 Victoria Road, Bridgewater, NS Phone (902) 543-8233 cardingmill.novascotia.ca

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Motel Transcotia 3457 Highway 3, Brooklyn

Port Mouton International Hostel

63 Queens Place Drive, Liverpool 902-354-2377 / bestwesternliverpool.ca

8100 Highway 3, Port Mouton 902-947-3140 wqccda.com/PMhostel

Geranium House Bed & Breakfast

Bramble Lane Cottage by the Sea

87 Milton Road, Liverpool 902-354-4484

Port l’Hébert 902-875-2729 rentals@sandylanevacations.com

Lane’s Privateer Inn 27 Bristol Avenue, Liverpool 902-354-3456 / lanesprivateerinn.com

Mersey Lodge 2537 River Road, Milton 902-354-5547 / merseylodge.com

Morton House Inn B&B 147 Highway 8, Milton 902-354-2908 / mortonhouseinn.com

Gallery Guest House B & B 611 Shore Road, Mersey Point 902-354-5431 bbcanada.com/galleryguesthouse

White Point Beach Resort

Sable River View Cottages Cottage Drive, Sable River 902-656-3071 / cottagerentals.info

Meadow Pines Cottage 977 West Sable Road, West Middle Sable 902-875-2729

Louis Head Sanderling Beach House 220 Seaside Drive, Louis Head 902-875-2729

Swim Guest House 14 Rockland Ferry Road, Rockland 902-875-2729

75 White Point Beach Resort Road, White Point 902-354-2711 / whitepoint.com

Captain’s Quarters Cottages 6731 Highway 3, Hunts Point 902-683-2491 / captainsquarters-ns.ca

Fraser’s Ocean View Cottages 6765 Highway 3, Hunts Point 902-683-2012 / oceanviewcottages.ca

Hunts Point Beach Cottages 6739 Highway 3, Hunts Point 902-683-2077 / huntspointbeach.com

Get s’more of this!

Quarterdeck Beachside Villas & Grill 7499 Highway 3, Summerville Beach 902-683-2998 /quarterdeck.ca

Summerville Beach Retreat Chalets 7478 Highway 3 902-683-2874 / novascotiachalets.com

Port Mouton Bay Cottages 8403 Highway 3, Port Mouton 902-683-2020 / cottagesinnovascotia.com

It’s the Year of the Lobster here at White Point, as if being Nova Scotia’s most cherished oceanfront resort wasn’t appetizing enough! Come for surf lessons, golf, mussel bakes, cottages, indoor, ocean and lake swimming, crashing waves, birding, beach walks, Christmas, year round Maritime hospitality... and s’mores!

Find us just south of Liverpool, off Route #3 in White Point.

1.800.565.5068

whitepoint.com

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Best Western Plus Liverpool Hotel & Conference Centre

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Ocean Mist Cottages

Roseway River Cottages (2008)

1 Gull Rock Road, Lockeport 902-656-3200 / oceanmistcottages.ca

47 Riverview Drive, Shelburne 902-875-3812 / rosewayrivercottages.com

Seaside Cottages at Ginger Hill

Shelburne Harbourside Cottages

Ginger Hill Road, Lockeport 902-656-2089 / seasidecottages.ns.ca

10 George Street, Shelburne 902-875-4555 shelburneharboursidecottages.com

Castaway Ocean Lodge 755 West Green Harbour Road, West Green Harbour 902-875-2729

Cooper’s Inn 36 Dock Street, Shelburne 902-875-4656 / thecoopersinn.com

Inner Harbor Inn 1 Dock Street, Shelburne 902-875-1131 / innerharborinn.com

MacKenzie’s Motel and Cottages 260 Water Street, Shelburne 902-875-2842 / mackenzies.ca

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The Heron’s Nest Tourist Suite 14 George Street, Shelburne 902-265-2038 theheronsnest.wix.com/touristsuite

Wildwood Motel Minto Street, Shelburne 902-875-2964 / wildwoodmotel.ca

Boulder Cove Cottages 119 Boulder Cove Road, Churchover 902-875-1542 / bouldercove.com

Shipwright’s Cottage 1381 Shore Road, Gunning Cove 902-875-2729

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Moony Resort

Salty Shores Inn & Café

Upper Ohio 902-423-3202

3533 Highway 3, Barrington Passage 902-575-2175 / salty-shores.ca

Whispering Waves Cottages

Starboard Inn

308 Black Point Road, Ingomar 902-637-3535 whisperingwavescottages.com

3412 Highway 3, Barrington Passage 902-635-1937 / starboardinn.ca

Clyde River Cottages & Campground

14 Oscar Street, Clark’s Harbour 902-745-2900 / mamasbythesea.ca

2461 Upper Clyde Road, Clyde River 902-637-3481 / clyderivercottages.com

Mama’s by the Sea B&B

Chestnut Holler Guesthouse 35 Villagedale Road, Barrington 902-635-4006 / chestnutholler.com

The Award Winning

Yarmouth County Museum and Archives From our forests to the Far East The Life and Times of Yarmouth County 22 Collins Street, Yarmouth, NS (902) 742-5539

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Thirsting for a taste of Authentic Life?

www.DiscoverLunenburg.ca District of Lunenburg - Nova Scotia 80 • novascotia.com/southshore